Capsule reviews for Aug. 23
Drinking Buddies A capable cast helps bolster this otherwise slight drama about sexual tension and…
Movie Reviews
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Witches, werewolves, vampires and demons converge on contemporary New York in The Mortal Instruments: City…
The Butler
The premise for The Butler holds plenty of intrigue. There’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of…
Jobs
When it comes to technology, the late Steve Jobs was one of the most fascinating…
Kick-Ass 2
Another how-to manual on becoming a superhero, Kick-Ass 2 is a modestly clever but ultimately…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 16
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints There’s a hint of redemption in this evocative, character-driven Western from…
Elysium
It seems there are two ways that moviegoers might approach Elysium, either as a left-wing…
Planes
The primary function of Planes might be to push toys and other merchandise as part…