NEW

Photo: Netflix

Swapped

New on Netflix: Likable enough for kids, but lackluster in so many ways

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci. Photo: 20th Century Studios

The Devil Wears Prada 2

New in Global Theaters: The fact that two decades have passed brings a new dynamic to the relationship between the characters

Jaafar Jackson. Photo: Lionsgate

Michael

New in Global Theaters: The film’s approach is standard, but Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar is surprisingly effective


RECENT

Jeremy Allen White. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Moves slowly, but builds up to a touching finale 

Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films

Kraken

In terms of story and thrills, this is a disappointment

Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Predator: Badlands

Surprisingly engaging, with healthy doses of humor and action, complete with a nod or two to the Alien franchise


OLDER

Jim Caviezel. Photo: Angel Studios

Sound of Freedom

Premiered in 2023: Suffers from poor pacing and melodramatic moments, even if Jim Caviezel and Bill Camp are fine

Photo: SF

The Journey to Melonia

Premiered in 1989: The filmmakers cleverly use their memorable characters to great effect in an adventure and power struggle for the future

William Baldwin and Sharon Stone. Photo: Paramount

Sliver

Premiered in 1993: The song score adds to the evocative atmosphere, but that’s all there is to it


LONGER REVIEWS

ZaSu Pitts. Photo: MGM

Greed

Premiered in 1924: A major achievement, Greed draws us into the dark souls of these people

Dustin Hoffman. Photo: United Artists

Lenny

Premiered in 1974: Dustin Hoffman gives a tour-de-force performance, strongly assisted by Valerie Perrine

Juliette Binoche and Denis Lavant. Photo: Gaumont

The Lovers on the Bridge

Premiered in 1991: A moving romance, dedicated performances and grandiose, arresting visuals