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How Streep Finds Her Inner Rock Star in Ricki and the Flash
Meryl Streep has both the voice and the stage presence to give you chills.
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Wiig Gives Welcome to Me More Than Just Cheap Laughs
Moviegoers might be too busy enjoying themselves to realize that by the time it’s over, they don’t know much more about Alice’s condition than they did beforehand.
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Crowe’s Ambitious, Confident Directorial Debut Stays Afloat
Russell Crowe's debut behind the camera is a heartfelt if heavy-handed story of courage and paternal love amid the aftermath of war.
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It Doesn’t Matter That True Story Blends Fact and Fiction
This pairing of Jonah Hill and James Franco offers a compelling glimpse into the convergence of journalism and the justice system.
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A Family’s Tragic Secrets Come Out of the Shadows in Cara Mia’s Lydia
Communication—and lack of it—is at the heart of Octavio Solis' Lydia.
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Pacino Continues Along Road to Redemption in Danny Collins
The story is loosely based on the life of British folk singer Steve Tilston, who is best known for a personal letter of encouragement penned to him by John Lennon in 1971 that was intercepted by a collector and not delivered to him until more than 30 years later.
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The Comedic Misery of Jenn Dodd’s Melanchomedy
Dodd is a gifted comedienne with a knack for impressions, but not all of her characters are polished to a quirky sheen yet.
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Cronenberg Finds His Satirical Destination in Maps to the Stars
It seems like David Cronenberg has been thumbing his nose at Hollywood for decades through his provocative body of work, but this might be his most direct attack yet.
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Salvador Dalí’s Magical Luster Only Shines So Bright
Cara Mía's latest production dazzles in its flights of fancy, but the central story drags.
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You’ve Probably Seen McFarland, USA, Before, But That’s OK
In a lot of ways it's like any other high-school sports movie.