NEW

Photo: Disney

The Mandalorian and Grogu

New in Global Theaters: Coasts on the charm of its two protagonists and a vivid score by Ludwig Göransson

Emily Blunt. Photo: Universal

Disclosure Day

New in Global Theaters: Emily Blunt is good and there’s a hair-raising scene involving a train and a car

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Photo: Netflix

Office Romance

New on Netflix: What elevates it slightly is British comedian Brett Goldstein’s touch, evident in the raunchy dialogue and funny supporting cast


RECENT

Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård. Photo: BBC Film

Pillion

A drama-comedy about consent and self-respect, not easily digested for all audiences

Christian Magdu and Amanda Lindh. Photo: Scanbox

We Die Tonight

There’s an off-beat sense of humor here that misses the target

Jessie Buckley. Photo: Warner

The Bride!

A long, pretentious, mad pastiche of everything and nothing


OLDER

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AVERAGE

The Mandalorian

Originally shown in 2019-2023: Zappy entertainment, even if energy was beginning to wane in the last season

Gabrielle Union. Photo: Universal

Breaking In

Premiered in 2018: Bland villains, but OK moments of tension

Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke. Photo: MGM

Nine and a Half Weeks

Premiered in 1986: Dividing audiences and critics, this undeniably classic erotic drama benefits from its song score and the attractive leads


LONGER REVIEWS

Jarl Kulle and Christina Schollin. Photo: Sandrews

Love Mates

Premiered in 1961: The screenplay has weaker moments, but this is a genuinely witty film

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The Last Laugh

Premiered in 1924: A pleasure to behold, with obvious creativity and energy in many scenes

Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum. Photo: Universal

Cape Fear

Premiered in 1962: Intense and provocative at the time, the film also has a terrifying score by Bernard Herrmann