A Wounded Union Soldier In A House Of Southern Women: 'The Beguiled'
Sofia Coppola's lush visual aesthetic infuses this study in sublimated lust with just enough sly, Southern-Gothic bodice-ripping to intrigue and satisfy.
Movie Reviews
Documentary Scours Our Noisy Globe 'In Search Of Silence'
Director Patrick Shen features plenty of talking heads opining about our essential need for quiet and solitude, but this film works best when he captures moments of pristine, meditative stillness.
'The Big Sick' Is A Wonderful Movie And An Imperfect Milestone
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani steps into the leading role in a semi-autobiographical love story. It's a quietly groundbreaking crowd-pleaser, though some characters aren't as fully dimensional as others.
'Maudie' Paints Intimate Portrait Of Canadian Painter Maud Lewis
The new film Maudie is an intimate drama about self-taught Canadian painter Maud Lewis. The film also takes a deep dive into her paintings and legacy.
'Maudie' Made Such Joyful Art, You'd Never Guess How Tough She Had It
The film tells the true story of Maud Lewis, a woman from a small town in Nova Scotia, who, with no formal training, became one of Canada's most celebrated folk artists.
Why 'The Mummy' Is The Most Important Bad Movie Of The Year
The lousiness of The Mummy isn't the stars' fault — it's the storytelling. Universal has announced plans to make more like it, which is scarier than anything in the movie itself.
'Rough Night' Is Shamelessly Derivative — And Shamelessly Funny
This raunch-fest comedy about a wild (and lethal) bachelorette party stumbles out of the gate, but once Kate McKinnon's Aussie-for-no-particular-reason character shows up, so do the laughs.
A Head-To-Head Clash Of Political Wills — And Acting Styles — In Northern Ireland
The pleasures of this imagined conversation between two real-life Northern Ireland political enemies, set in the run-up to 2006 St. Andrews Agreement, are more political/philosophical than dramatic.
'Cars 3' Comes Roaring Back With A Swapped-Out (Story) Engine
A franchise many worried was running on fumes finds more fuel in the tank thanks to a new director, dazzling set-pieces and a fresh take on themes of aging and mentorship.
'Beatriz at Dinner' And 'Megan Leavey' Celebrate Women Warriors
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews two movies centered on women warriors — Beatriz at Dinner starring Salma Hayek, and Megan Leavey starring Kate Mara.