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…
The Glass Castle
We’ve seen plenty of cinematic stories about dysfunctional families, even those that embrace their shortcomings….
The Only Living Boy in New York
For a film about authors, The Only Living Boy in New York could use a…
Good Time
You can’t accuse Good Time of false advertising, although its title certainly holds true for…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 11
Annabelle: Creation Almost inevitably, this sequel to a spinoff is an unnecessary genre exercise, but…
The Dark Tower
The checkered legacy of Stephen King adaptations for the big screen takes a significant downturn…
Detroit
While its true story takes place a half-century ago, Detroit practically feels like it’s been…