The Goldfinch — 2 Gavels 25% Rotten Tomatoes
Lugubrious is a word not often connected with a film. Yet, it perfectly describes The Goldfinch. Nothing good happens to young Theo Decker…
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Hustlers — 2 Gavels 89% Rotten Tomatoes
In my column of 8/22/19, I ask whether Hustlers is part of “dump month.” The answer is a resounding “YES,” despite the 89%…
Brittany Runs A Marathon — 3.5 Gavels 92% Rotten Tomatoes
Ho Hum. Last weekend, no major release; this weekend, only It: Chapter Two. What to do? Run to your nearest indie theater. Brittany…
After The Wedding — 2 Gavels 44% Rotten Tomatoes
In the category of “everything old is new again,” Hollywood brings us After The Wedding. Originally a 2006 Danish movie, it was nominated…
The Nightingale — 4 Gavels 85% Rotten Tomatoes
The nightingale is noted for its rich melodious voice. Yet, The Nightingale will be remembered for its abject evil. If this were a…
Bennett’s War — 3.5 Gavels N/R Rotten Tomatoes
Bennett’s War is like watching the Olympics. You don’t know a lot about the sport, but you know who you want to win….
Good Boys — 1 Gavel 78% Rotten Tomatoes
Caution: Red Band Trailer In case you hadn’t noticed, Good Boys opened two weeks ago at No. 1 and slipped only to No….
Angel Has Fallen — 3.5 Gavels 40% Rotten Tomatoes
Gerard Butler is no Shakespearean actor, but then Shakespeare never delivered this kind of ACTION. Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and now…
The Peanut Butter Falcon — 4 Gavels 94% Rotten Tomatoes
The Peanut Butter Falcon is billed as a modern-day Huckleberry Finn. Whatever it is, I say “hooray” for a movie that recognizes possibilities…
Overcomer — 2.5 Gavels
Try as they might, the Kendrick Brothers just can’t overcome the true stories of I Can Only Imagine and Breakthrough. The good news…