The Last Thing He Wanted
Considering its volatile sociopolitical landscape that includes a cynical view of Reagan-era foreign policy, The…
Capsule reviews for Feb. 14
Buffaloed Both an offbeat love letter to the titular blue-collar New York city and a…
Birds of Prey
I’ve previously bemoaned the superhero/villain origin stories relaying ancestral history in moving relief—Asimovian technology so…
Capsule reviews for Feb. 7
Come to Daddy As a riff on the delicate dynamics of father-son relationships, this gleefully…
The Rhythm Section
From an ethical perspective, converting from a prostitute to an assassin might seem like a…
Capsule reviews for Jan. 31
The Assistant Layered with real-world resonance, this provocative drama simmers beneath its restrained and unassuming…
The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie returns to his roots in male-centered gangster comedy with mixed results in The…
The Last Full Measure
It’s perfectly acceptable to admire the true-life courage and sacrifice of William Pitsenbarger while still…