Movie Reviews

Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review

Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.

Jessica Lange is marvelous as an aging actress who discovers she has dementia in ‘The Great Lillian Hall.’
SCENE FROM 'June and John'.

Luc Besson's ‘June and John’ bogged down by clichés - review

REUNITED AND IT FEELS so red (from L): Emily Blunt (Emily Charlton); Anne Hathaway (Andy Sachs); and Stanley Tucci (Nigel Kipling) attend ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ world premiere at New York City’s Lincoln Center, April 20.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere

RYAN GOSLING in Project Hail Mary.

Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review


Gadot’s a bad gal, but ‘Snow White’ is bland - film review

While a few live-action remakes have been good – Aladdin was probably the most fun – I think most children will always prefer the cartoon versions, and so will a lot of adults. 

 GAL GADOT in ‘Disney’s Snow White.’

Dark police thriller ‘Motherland’ premieres on KAN, Wicked available to stream

Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

 ‘MOTHERLAND’ IS KAN’s new thriller.

‘The Brutalist’ is a pretentious, overlong Oscar-nominated mess

Despite its Oscar buzz, The Brutalist is a tedious, pretentious mess that tests audience patience with its excessive length and heavy-handed messaging.

 ADRIEN BRODY in ‘The Brutalist.’

Shira Haas’s Sabra in 'Captain America': Still Israeli and fierce – review

Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World sees Shira Haas’s Sabra making waves—without a Mossad background but still proudly Israeli.

 ANTHONY MACKIE as Sam Wilson/Captain America in Marvel Studios’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’

‘The Rapture’ tells an age-old story of deception and friendship - review

It’s not easy to bring off such a psychologically complex story, and the director uses some interesting visual elements, especially colors and patterns, to illuminate her themes.

 A SCENE FROM the new French film ‘The Rapture.’

'The Braid': A powerful tale of three women across cultures struggling with crisis - review

Each story is well paced and none completely overshadows the others, although some hit harder.

 A SCENE from ‘The Braid.’

Agatha All Along: Another one bites the dust - review

I know it's not exactly 'woke' to care about Jewish stories (hi, Sabra), but if the goal was redemption… try again, Marvel.

 Kathryn Hahn attends the 49th People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, US, February 18, 2024

In ‘Megalopolis,’ Francis Ford Coppola swings high and misses - comment

Sadly, Megalopolis is nothing but professionalism, a display of what a huge budget can buy, with nothing to make you care, the opposite of the “beautiful little film” he was hoping to see.

 ADAM DRIVER and Nathalie Emmanuel in director Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis.’

Colin Farrell takes on Gotham’s Scarface in compelling gangland saga ‘The Penguin’ - review

Matt Reeves' "The Penguin," a gritty HBO spinoff of "The Batman" starring Colin Farrell, masterfully blends crime drama and comic book lore.

 COLIN FARRELL as Oz Cobb in HBO’s ‘The Penguin.’

'The Teacher's Lounge' tells the story of teacher who cares - review

This German Oscar-nominated film tells the story of a school turned against a devoted teacher.

 LEONIE BENESCH in ‘The Teachers’ Lounge.’