Closed Circuit
Martin Rose, the conflicted barrister in Closed Circuit, has characteristics of both Perry Mason and…
Todd Jorgenson
The World’s End
As it turns out, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright haven’t matured much…
The Grandmaster
The legacy of martial arts on the big screen is different from the legacy of…
Capsule reviews for Aug. 23
Drinking Buddies A capable cast helps bolster this otherwise slight drama about sexual tension and…
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Witches, werewolves, vampires and demons converge on contemporary New York in The Mortal Instruments: City…
The Butler
The premise for The Butler holds plenty of intrigue. There’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of…
Jobs
When it comes to technology, the late Steve Jobs was one of the most fascinating…
Kick-Ass 2
Another how-to manual on becoming a superhero, Kick-Ass 2 is a modestly clever but ultimately…