‘Titane’ is Full-Throttle Showstopper

‘Titane’ is Full-Throttle Showstopper

By Alex McPherson Nothing can prepare you for director Julia Ducournau’s “Titane” — a profane, sentimental, horrific work of art. It’s also a film that... Details
Mysterious ‘Lamb’ from Iceland is ‘Shear’ Brilliance

Mysterious ‘Lamb’ from Iceland is ‘Shear’ Brilliance

By Alex McPherson   Director Valdimar Jóhannsson’s offbeat, poetic, and emotionally complex “Lamb” stands in a league of its own, adding yet another gem to... Details
American Remake of ‘The Guilty’ Tense, Gripping With Fuqua at Helm

American Remake of ‘The Guilty’ Tense, Gripping With Fuqua at Helm

By Lynn VenhausAn American remake that is as tense and gripping as the 2018 Danish original, “The Guilty” will surprise with its carefully crafted twists... Details
German Sci-Fi Rom-Com ‘I’m Your Man’ Is A Love Story That’s Far From Robotic

German Sci-Fi Rom-Com ‘I’m Your Man’ Is A Love Story That’s Far From Robotic

By Alex McPherson Director Maria Schrader’s sci-fi dramedy, “I’m Your Man,” presents multifaceted questions about love, humanity, happiness, and loneliness in a time when technology... Details
‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Enhances ‘Sopranos’ Legacy With Savvy Cast, Gripping Story

‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Enhances ‘Sopranos’ Legacy With Savvy Cast, Gripping Story

By Lynn Venhaus Thoughtfully constructed with insightful character snapshots foreshadowing the people they become in the landmark television series, “The Sopranos,” the well-cast “The Many... Details
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Worthy Adaptation with Heart, Strong Ensemble and Those Songs

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Worthy Adaptation with Heart, Strong Ensemble and Those Songs

By Lynn VenhausOn stage, “Dear Evan Hansen” was a deeply personal and profoundly emotional experience, which the movie attempts to achieve through pared-down scenes that... Details
Thriller ‘The Card Counter’ Explores the Dark Side After Iraq War Crimes

Thriller ‘The Card Counter’ Explores the Dark Side After Iraq War Crimes

By Lynn VenhausWilliam Tell (a shortened surname) is a broken man, but he hides it well. With his well-groomed appearance, this sharp-dressed man looks every... Details
‘Come From Away’ Filmed Musical Offers Kindness in Aftermath of 9-11

‘Come From Away’ Filmed Musical Offers Kindness in Aftermath of 9-11

By Lynn VenhausA tragic day that we will never forget in America inspired our Far North neighbors, the Canadian town of Gander in Newfoundland, to... Details
‘The Alpinist’ Documentary Has Soaring Highs and Sobering Lows

‘The Alpinist’ Documentary Has Soaring Highs and Sobering Lows

By Alex McPherson A nerve-shredding documentary spotlighting a one-of-a-kind athlete, “The Alpinist” cements itself as an imperfect, yet consistently moving watch. The film, brought to... Details
Strong Cast Shows How Friends Are Tested in ‘Small Engine Repair’

Strong Cast Shows How Friends Are Tested in ‘Small Engine Repair’

By Lynn VenhausTough blue-collar guys hardened by harsh winters, bleak childhoods, dead-end adult lives, and rigid views on masculinity are the central figures in “Small... Details