Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali (“Green Book,” “Moonlight”) turns in another impressive performance as a man looking to clone his dying body so his family can survive in “Swan Song.” The most important aspect of “Swan Song” is Ali is in it. Garnering a Golden Globe nomination for his performance this week, Apple TV+ continues […]
Recently, Glenn Close became the record holder for most Oscar loses as an eight-time acting nominee. While “Hillbilly Elegy” failed to earn her the gold as a mother dealing with a drug-addicted daughter, “Four Good Days” is familiar territory. Close again portrays a mother who has all but given up on an addicted daughter, this
In what is easily one of the best-acted films of Ron Howard’s directorial career, “Hillbilly Elegy” joins the ranks of films like “August Osage County,” “Fences,” and “The Fighter,” exploring the contentious side of family life. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, Howard is a surprising choice to direct, as his films typically have
Someone hailed this as “Glenn Close best performance yet” prior to its debut at The Toronto International Film Festival. It’s not, but Close is especially good in this film about marriage and celebrity. What surprised me most about simple drama The Wife, was the secret that’s uncovered within the story, albeit in a rather retrospective
Zombie movies are a dime a dozen these days, but this British production offers something slightly off the beaten path. Mike Carey’s novel and screenplay takes ideas from superhero films like “X-Men” and expects the audience to already know quite a bit of zombie history from other films. There is an appreciated balance here between
What begins with a riveting opening scene, Anesthesia quickly begins to mirror recent ensemble drama Men, Women & Children by Jason Reitman.