Capsule reviews for Oct. 26
Burning This haunting multilayered mystery from Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong (Poetry) is carefully constructed and…
Todd Jorgenson
Halloween
So much has changed about the landscape of horror films in general, and slasher flicks in particular, during the past four decades. At this point, making a sequel to the original Halloween either feels like a nostalgic gimmick or a transparent attempt to relaunch a well-worn franchise.
Wildlife
After watching its teenage protagonist navigate some especially tricky emotional territory, you can theorize about…
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
How do you craft a character study about a cantankerous alcoholic and her criminal schemes,…
Capsule reviews for Oct. 19
Brewmaster Whether the proliferation of craft breweries prompts you to whet your palate or roll…
Bad Times at the El Royale
Rather than a Tarantino copycat… this pulpy crime drama from director Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods) feels fresh and invigorating as it intricately weaves together tales of a half-dozen strangers who converge on a stormy night in Lake Tahoe.
Capsule reviews for Oct. 12
After Everything Two young lovers are torn apart by a terminal affliction in this romantic…
The Happy Prince
There are obvious parallels between Irish playwright Oscar Wilde and his title character in The…