The Mule
Leo Sharp probably deserves a better movie than The Mule, depending on your level of…
Capsule reviews for Dec. 14
Backtrace The biggest problem with this absurdly incoherent crime thriller is that it’s played with…
Mary Queen of Scots
While the turbulent 16th century life of Mary Queen of Scots was filled with such made-for-TMZ shenanigans, this new biopic admirably shows restraint by dialing down the melodrama in favor of a character-driven examination of a royal power struggle.
Ben Is Back
A church choir harmonizes “In the Bleak Midwinter” over the opening frames of Ben Is…
Capsule reviews for Dec. 7
All the Devil’s Men Some potentially intriguing concepts are overwhelmed by clichés in this espionage…
The Favourite
While not everyone responds to the arch, idiosyncratic narrative style and almost defiantly ostentatious visual…
Capsule reviews for Nov. 30
Anna and the Apocalypse This holiday-themed mashup of High School Musical and Shaun of the…
Creed II
CREED II has the benefit of hindsight, learning from the mistakes of its predecessors in the ROCKY franchise which, for a time, cartwheeled down a path to self-parody. The sequel rights itself just as Michael B. Jordan’s performance as Killmonger in Ryan Coogler’s BLACK PANTHER opens up new possibilities for the young actor.