Horsegirls (2026)
You’ll want to saddle up for ‘Horsegirls’ Cancer and autism are challenges I know a lot about because I continue to live with them both, which – I suppose – offers me a unique perspective on the profound, utterly charming “Horsegirls.” It’s not just an accomplished writing-directing debut by Lauren Meyering; it’s also a […]
The Kidnapping of Arabella (2026)
‘Kidnapping of Arabella’ can’t justify the ransom The abduction of a child, no matter if it’s done purposely or, in this case, accidentally, is hardly fodder for hilarity. But writer-director Carolina Cavalli obviously didn’t get the memo before concocting the gratingly off-key “The Kidnapping of Arabella,” a farce of a farce that’s more annoying […]
Night Nurse (2026)
‘Night Nurse’ is direly lacking life support The supposed erotic thriller, “Night Nurse,” is not so much a movie as it is an OnlyFans fantasy involving a twenty-something nurse attempting to boff her septuagenarian patient while the pair conduct a phone scam designed to bilk seniors out of their life savings. Such a turn-on! […]
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026)
If ever a wiz there was, it is ‘Sex Pass’ Imagine a motion picture in which mad men Jon Hamm and John Slattery find themselves reunited in a land of Oz, where a plucky young lady from Kansas is assisted by three neurotic losers in her quest to get under the covers with the […]
Reading Lolita in Tehran (2024)
‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’ takes Sharia rule to task The film adaptation of Azar Nafizi’s memoir, “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” unfolds in fits and starts, not unlike Trump’s off-and-on war with Iran. One minute it’s a hot mess and the next, a puttering exchange of empty words and unfulfilled promises. Its salvation is […]
Gangland (2025)
One cop tries to make a difference in ‘Gangland’ It’s a sure sign of trouble when a movie can’t get its name straight. Exhibit A: “Keep Quiet,” the Lou Diamond Phillips police drama rechristened “Gangland” after its debut on the festival circuit last September. But to my surprise, it’s not bad. Although I fear […]
Young Washington (2026)
By George, I think this bio-pic has got it Before Martha, the wooden teeth and all that “father of our country” business, there was “Young Washington.” We’re talking George Washington from ages 11 to 23, roughly the time between assaulting a cherry tree (never happened, BTW) and his Spider-Man-like heroism in a losing effort […]
Finnegan’s Foursome (2026)
Pleasant ‘Foursome’ is far from an ace Don’t say I didn’t warn you about this quartet of golfers kvetching as they putter along a fair way in “Finnegan’s Foursome.” A fore for four, if you will. Some, I’m sure, particularly aficionados of the Ed Burns oeuvre, will find charm and a hint of profundity. […]
Couture (2025)
Jolie keeps ‘Couture’ from coming apart at seams Three women, each separated by a decade and all frighteningly alone. That’s the setup for Alice Winocour’s rambling “Couture,” a well-meaning attempt at stitching together lives in turmoil during Paris Fashion Week. Some of it works. Most of it doesn’t. What makes it worth watching […]
Lucky Strike (2026)
War is hell for lone-surving soldier in ‘Lucky Strike’ Vietnam had marijuana, but the drug of choice during World War II was cigarettes, most notably Lucky Strikes, a welcome staple in a G.I.’s ration kit. Not only did they calm frayed nerves, but they also were a dead giveaway of American-born German soldiers attempting […]