‘Lamb’: A24 film is a grim take on motherhood, miscarriage, Mother Nature
First-time feature film director and co-writer Valdimar Jóhannsson’s “Lamb” is a hauntingly grim — and,…
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Difficult Times: ‘Marriage Story’ offers updated look at old struggle
The comparisons that have been made between Noah Baumbach’s “Marriage Story” and Robert Benton’s 1979…
Working Stiffs: ‘The Irishman’ is a melancholic gangster epic based on the ground level of history
Time waits for no gangster. At the beginning of Martin Scorsese’s colossal new film “The…
The Last Stroll: Sobering ‘Frankie’ thrives thanks to strong ensemble cast
Ira Sachs makes films that are quiet only on the surface. Daily routine and committed…
Romping through the Reich: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ tries to find the funny in fascism—and fails
With “Jojo Rabbit,” a brazenly reflexive satire set during the Nazi Reich’s final days, director…
Folksy and Poetic: ‘Western Stars’ gives intimate look at new Springsteen album
Bruce Springsteen’s directorial debut, “Western Stars,” is a beautifully shot, intimate performance of his titular…
Stormy Weather: ‘The Lighthouse’ drowns in the madness of its own making
“The Lighthouse” looks like a lost film that’s just been recently discovered after years of…
Zellweger does Garland proud: Actress stars in Rupert Goold’s sturdy biopic
Much has been made of Renee Zellweger’s recent semi-retirement from acting. Most of the problematic…
Blurred Lines: ‘Villains’ packs entertainment punch
Late, famed film critic Roger Ebert once said each film is only as good as…
Frighteningly Fun: Horror takes hold in Halloween-themed ‘Haunt’
Forget all of the big-budget scare-fests in theaters this season. Despite all of the hype…