Category: Movie Reviews

Art for Everybody 0

Art for Everybody

A thoroughly fascinating documentary about a family discovering the depth and complexity of their patriarch while coming to terms with his flaws.

The Penguin Lessons 0

The Penguin Lessons

“The Penguin Lessons” is a throwback to roughly thirty years ago, when small-scale, heartwarming comedies about plucky outsiders made tons of money for art house theaters. It’s even directed by Peter Cattaneo, whose comedy about amateur male strippers ‘The Full Monty” was such a hit that it spun off a Broadway musical. There won’t be […]

Grand Tour 0

Grand Tour

If you can roll with atmospherics that are their own reason for being, “Grand Tour” has plenty, and they’re all beautifully realized.

Việt and Nam 0

Việt and Nam

An alternately serene and overwhelmingly poignant lament, “Việt and Nam” gets under your skin and lingers there.

Thank You Very Much 0

Thank You Very Much

“Thank You Very Much” seems like the sort of earnest hagiography a silly, social disruptor like Kaufman probably wouldn’t have dug.