Foxcatcher
John du Pont was a millionaire and wanted to be a wrestler. Mark Schultz was…
Beyond the Lights
There’s probably some heartfelt intention buried within the romantic melodrama Beyond the Lights, which aspires…
Rosewater
Jon Stewart’s day job involves making jokes about current events on television, but Rosewater shows…
Capsule reviews for Nov. 14
Beside Still Waters A formulaic concept is boosted only moderately by an appealing ensemble cast…
The week’s DVDs begin in England:
DVDs for Nov. 11 by Boo Allen This week, we begin in England: …
Big Hero 6
There’s a soft and cuddly center within the crusty shell of Big Hero 6, which…
The Theory of Everything
Stephen Hawking has spent decades teaching us about the vast reaches of the universe. Now…
Capsule reviews for Nov. 7
The Better Angels If this stark historical drama recalls some of the more atmospheric tendencies…