Category: New in Theaters
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Movie Review: ‘Birthright: A War Story’ Documentary
From the title and the very beginning of “Birthright: A War Story,” you know it will be an in-your-face, no-holds-barred account of the abortion issue. Before the opening credits begin, we see the faces of women who have been collateral damage as a result of the laws regulating women’s health. What follows, however, is at…
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Movie Review: ‘The Journey’ Starring Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney
Nick Hamm’s “The Journey” makes clear at the beginning that the film is an “imagining” of a real event that took place in 2006. We aren’t to believe that what we’re about to see is true.
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‘No Dresscode Required’ Doc Chronicles Gay Marriage Struggle in Mexico
In the “No Dresscode Required” documentary, Victor and Fernando run a beauty salon in Baja California, Mexico. When they decide to marry, however, they find themselves in a fight for their rights. Even though the higher court in Mexico had legalized same sex marriage, their Mexicali city council defies the ruling.
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‘Restless Creature’ Doc Celebrates Prima Ballerina Wendy Whelan
Wendy Whelan is the subject of a documentary called “Restless Creature,” in which we follow her as she contends with the reality of aging as a ballet dancer. The film is an intimate glimpse at her life.
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Tribeca Fest Review: Tom Hanks, Emma Watson in ‘The Circle’
I wanted to like “The Circle.” After all, it stars Tom Hanks, Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame, and Patton Oswalt – actors I always enjoy. I was also interested in the subject matter – the mining of our personal information from our activities on the internet and on our phones.
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Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac Talk ‘The Promise’
The cast and director of the new film “The Promise” (which opened this weekend), including stars Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac, and Charlotte Le Bon, gathered for a press conference in New York this week.
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Musician Sits Down with White Supremacists in ‘Accidental Courtesy’ Doc
Daryl Davis, an accomplished African American musician, actor, author, and lecturer, decided years ago that the best way to effect change was to engage the “enemy.” He set out to meet and talk with members of the KKK and other white supremacists and truly listen to them. In the new documentary, “Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race,…
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‘A Monster Calls’ NY Premiere Brings Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver, Lewis MacDougall
The New York premiere of A Monster Calls brought out the director and cast, including Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver and Lewis MacDougall.
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J.K. Rowling Talks ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Paula Schwartz reports on a New York press conference in which author J.K. Rowling discussed Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
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New Movies in November! Here’s What’s Coming to Theaters
Here are all the new movies coming to theaters in November, including Fantastic Beasts, Trolls, Hacksaw Ridge and Doctor Strange.
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Christian Slater, James Franco Star in ‘King Cobra’ Gay Porn Drama Based on True Story
Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. In this film based on a true story, a gay porn filmmaker named Stephen (played by Christian Slater) who specializes in filming teenage boys. But when one of his stars becomes to much of a cash cow, a rival (James Franco) and his lover decide to murder Stephen.
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Movie Review: ‘A Stray’ Drama Shows Life in America for Muslim Somalian Refugee
In “A Stray,” a quiet indie film by Musa Syeed, we get an idea of the challenges refugees can face, especially when they’re Muslim and living in middle America.