Actor and comedian Randall Park (“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”) makes his cinematic directorial debut with a film reminiscent of early Woody Allen films. “Shortcomings,” which debuted at Sundance, stars Justin H. Min (“After Yang”) as a complicated man-child drafting his own specific set of problems. More sarcastic than laugh-out-loud funny, the film is adapted […]
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” the third installment of the Marvel sub-franchise, is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of having the right person at the helm. Writer-director James Gunn has demonstrated a remarkable talent for seamlessly navigating between different realms and maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between grandeur, sarcasm, and
A generic poster, a rudimentary trailer, and a bland title suggest this latest crime thriller is a new version of something we have seen before. If you caught director Damián Szifron’s explosive film “Wild Tales,” you have an idea of his creative eccentricities. He applies those instincts here, turning left
You don’t buy a ticket for a movie called “Cocaine Bear” without expecting unrestrained chaos. However, the elements you don’t expect make this wild ride more fun. It’s directed by actress/director Elizabeth Banks (“Charlie’s Angels,” “The Hunger Games”) and fueled by her twisted sense of dark humor. It’s also loosely based on actual events. By
Her eyes say everything. When Evelyn (Julianne Moore), a social worker, looks into her patients’ eyes, she radiates a kind superiority that makes her feel good about the difference she tries to make. Rarely looking beyond what she first sees, Evelyn maintains a distance as she observes, reminding us that she will always be the
Women Talking is a searing, powerful film that looks unflinching at the survivors of sexual assault in a small Bolivian Mennonite community. Directed by Sarah Polley, it follows a community of women as they grapple with their trauma, seek justice, and ultimately find strength in solidarity. The cast includes Rooney Mara (Carol), Claire Foy (First
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
To better understand Charlie Kaufman, I would refer you to his Oscar-winning film “Adaptation.” Tasked with adapting a novel, Kaufman (“Being John Malkovich”) ended up writing about his own struggles with the process resulting in an extraordinary film that won Meryl Streep a Golden Globe nomination and Chris Cooper an Oscar. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is
The Czech Republic’s submission to the Academy Awards that was short-listed from over 90 films to one of the ten, was also one of the films that prompted walkouts during Venice and Toronto film festivals. Director Václav Marhoul’s controversial black and white film The Painted Bird is adapted from the equally controversial author Jerzy Kosinski.
With most feature films still holding onto hope for a theatrical release, “7500” will likely be the most suspenseful and edge of your couch thriller of 2020. Like most thrillers that find a way to isolate the protagonist and build a story around one or two people, “7500” limits the audience’s view to the cockpit