“Hunt For the Wilderpeople” — One of This Summer’s Most Unsung Gems
AUGUST 12, 2016 OK, we’ve reviewed “Jason Bourne” and “Star Trek Beyond” already this week. Time for some artsy-fartsy stuff. “Hunt For the Wilderpeople,” a New Zealand movie that…
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Reviews of independent cinema
“Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie” — Keep Your Memories, Sweetie Darlings
AUGUST 4, 2016 There’s such a thing as leaving well enough alone. And in the case of the famed BBC television series “Absolutely Fabulous,” we already have such wonderful…
“Café Society” Is Not Great Woody Allen, But It’s Absolutely Gorgeous To Watch
AUGUST 1, 2016 The conventions are over, and I’m taking the day off from writing about Trump and Clinton. So let’s go to the movies! First up, an annual…
The Insightful “Captain Fantastic” Poses the Provocative Question “What Makes a Good Parent?”
JULY 11, 2016 “Captain Fantastic” may appear to be a story about a subversive family, but Matt Ross’ insightful film turns out to be even more subversive than that.…
“Tickled” — After the Giggles Stop, What’s Left is Dark and Scary
JUNE 30, 2016 “Tickled” is a one-of-a-kind documentary about the world of “competitive endurance tickling.” (It’s no joke — this thing really exists.) At least the film starts out…
“The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble” — A Documentary That May Be Vibrant, But It’s Not Vital
JUNE 24, 2016 If there is a short list of musicians who could be considered beloved, 60 year-old cellist Yo-Yo Ma would have to be high on that list. …
“A Bigger Splash” — In the Market for Naked Movie Stars? You’ve Come To the Right Place
JUNE 2, 2016 Strapped for vacation cash this summer? What if I told you that, for the price of a movie ticket, you could be swept away to a…
“Love & Friendship” Reveals a Surprisingly Hilarious Jane Austen
MAY 31, 2016 There was a period of time when I was Jane Austen’ed out. By the late 1990s, there already were no less than 5 TV mini-series adaptations…
“Weiner” — A Fascinating Portrait of a Political Sociopath
MAY 26, 2016 “Weiner” is a fascinating documentary that is at once compelling, appalling and cringe-inducing, as it captures the self-immolation of a man who is both a born…
“Maggie’s Plan” — Would You Ever Send Your New Boyfriend Back to His Ex-Wife?
MAY 24, 2016 Did you ever want to return a product that you’re tired of using but you have to come up with a plan to get the store…
