20th Century Women
There aren’t any groundbreaking historical events at the heart of 20th Century Women, yet it…
Month: December 2016
Hidden Figures
If the primary aspiration of Hidden Figures is to unveil a worthwhile slice of history…
Fences
Every frame of Fences conveys a heartfelt affection for its source material. That’s probably because…
Capsule reviews for Dec. 25
Burn Country Some intriguing ideas are stranded by an overarching concept that severely strains credibility…
Why Him?
There’s a hint of authenticity buried in the scenario of the otherwise obnoxious Why Him?,…
A Monster Calls
As a tribute to the power of imagination and an intimate glimpse into a fragile…
Sing
By crossing “American Idol” with “The Muppets” and others, Sing seems like an attempt to…
Passengers
Leave it to astronomers and physicists to poke holes in the calculations of time and…