Capsule reviews for Sept. 1
A Boy Called Po While overflowing with good intentions, this woefully contrived drama tackles autism,…
Crown Heights
Colin Warner’s life story isn’t black-and-white. Fortunately, neither is Crown Heights, a compelling biopic that…
Brigsby Bear
We all had television shows that became part of our lives growing up, but in…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 25
Beach Rats Greater acceptance and tolerance might have rendered movies about “coming out” less necessary,…
Logan Lucky
Rising from the earth like some howling, primeval monster, John Goodman remains a defining cinematic…
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Some charismatic stars stumble through a subpar script in The Hitman’s Bodyguard, which might suffice…
Patti Cakes
Chronicling a small-town underdog who dreams of fame and fortune, Patti Cakes features a tune…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 18
Gook Although it’s rough around the edges, the expected low-budget trappings work mostly to the…