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


Fearful flyers are the focus of comedy ‘Northern Comfort’ - review

Northern Comfort, which combines a fear-of-flying comedy with a trope about people getting stuck in an out-of-the-way place, is gentle entertainment filled with good performances by familiar faces.

 A SCENE from ‘Northern Comfort.’

'Wahou!': A real estate comedy that can't close the deal - review

All in all, Wahou! has enjoyable moments, but it would be more suitable as a streaming choice than a movie you would want to fork out money for at a theater. 

 PATRICK LIGARDES and Sabrine Azema in ‘Wahou.’

The politics behind 'Blaga's Lessons' - review

Blaga’s Lessons is a dark film that tells the story of a recently widowed language and literature teacher who is cheated out of her life savings by a phone scammer.

 A SCENE from ‘Blaga’s Lessons.’

'Jeanne du Barry' director Maiwenn on finding common language with actor Johnny Depp

The movie features Johnny Depp in his first French-speaking role as King Louis XV of France, and Maiwenn as the titular courtesan who becomes the monarch’s favorite. 

JOHNNY DEPP and Maiwenn in 'Jeanne du Barry.'

'Jeanne du Barry': Johnny Depp's escapist fun as a French king - review

Much of the escapist fun comes not so much from the story, but from simply enjoying the lavish gowns and ornate décor, and there is enough of both to keep most viewers occupied.

 JOHNNY DEPP in ‘Jeanne du Barry.’

Route 60: Biblical Highway breaks box office expectations

The movie, produced by Trinity Broadcasting Company, was released on Monday night.

 Mike Pompeo (left) and David Friedman filming Route 60

'A Brighter Tomorrow': A rare feel-good film that makes you think - review

A Brighter Tomorrow is a low-key look at a director and his crises at home and on the set as he searches for a happy ending.

 A SCENE FROM Nanni Moretti’s ‘A Brighter Tomorrow.’

‘Seven Blessings’ tells the story of twisted family tradition - review

Seven Blessings focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.

 SCENE FROM ‘Seven Blessings.’

'The Mountain': Seeking nature, getting some sci-fi - review

While the story of a man who makes a major life change could have been interesting enough to be the focus of an entire movie, The Mountain suffers from pacing that is – forgive the pun – glacial.

 A SCENE from ‘The Mountain.’

‘Golda’: Helen Mirren triumphs as Israel’s late prime minister - review

Helen Mirren delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir and is unrecognizable as the barrier-shattering politician.

 HELEN MIRREN as Israel’s prime minister Golda Meir in ‘Golda.’