Capsule reviews for Sept. 21
Assassination Nation A handful of potentially provocative ideas are thrown together haphazardly in this subversive…
Todd Jorgenson
The Predator
While it might seem like a modestly clever attempt to revive a flailing franchise, The…
A Simple Favor
It’s a twist-filled psychological thriller first and foremost, which is unfortunate for the suburban satire…
White Boy Rick
Even if its true-life events take place more than three decades ago, White Boy Rick…
Capsule reviews for Sept. 14
A Boy, a Girl, a Dream Its reach ultimately exceeds its grasp, but this low-budget…
Peppermint
Given the abundance of vigilante heroines on the big screen recently, Peppermint feels considerably more…
Capsule reviews for Sept. 7
The Apparition Perhaps religious scholars are the target demographic for this contemplative, deliberately paced French…
Kin
It’s a chaotic story about redemption and male bonding with a science-fiction twist that emphasizes spectacle over substance.