JOSEPH PULITZER: THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Joseph Pulitzer was a social reformer and a scandal-monger at the same time. That his name lives on as a synonym for excellence in journalism is a great tribute and, as we learn from this excellent documentary, a great…
APOLLO 11: RELIVING A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
I was a teenager when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon in the summer of 1969 and, like millions of people around the world, I will never forget that moment. I can only guess how this film will…
ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL
A striking new female character is ready for action in a fantastic-looking movie. Based on a Japanese manga comic book, Alita: Battle Angel combines the talents of two tech-savvy filmmakers, James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez. Screenwriting has never been their strong…
NEVER LOOK AWAY
I don’t readily commit to watching a movie that runs more than three hours, but having admired The Lives of Others—a truly great film that won an Academy Award—I looked forward to Florian Henckel von Donnarsmarck’s new release Never Look Away,…
STAN & OLLIE: A GIFT FOR MOVIE LOVERS
I love this movie! You might think I’m an easy mark as a lifelong fan of Laurel and Hardy, but in fact that makes me more demanding. I rarely find Hollywood biopics satisfying. Never did I dream I could…
DESTROYER: NICOLE KIDMAN GIVES HER ALL—FOR NAUGHT
I don’t know if Nicole Kidman would describe herself as a method actor, but her commitment to a role is nothing less than 100%. Destroyer is just the latest example, made notable by her physical transformation. The parched skin…
CAPERNAUM GOES STRAIGHT TO THE HEART
Small wonder that Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum won the Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and is now the official Oscar entry from Lebanon. We’ve seen stories about youngsters having to fend for themselves before. In this film,…
