‘King Ivory’: Must-See Portrait of U.S.’s Fentanyl Scourge
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‘King Ivory’: Must-See Portrait of U.S.’s Fentanyl Scourge

“King Ivory” illustrates fentanyl’s terrifying death-grip on the United States and how law enforcement can’t change the situation.
‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem
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‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem

Joel Edgerton hits on all cylinders in this mesmerizing, career-defining performance.
‘Death by Lightning’: A US President the World Forgot
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‘Death by Lightning’: A US President the World Forgot

The story of James Garfield and his assassin reveal what we need to know about our complicated past in this TV mini-series.
‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks
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‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks

This factual World War II drama explores the twisted logic of the Nazi hierarchy.
‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing
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‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing

“Sentimental Value” raises the crucial question: is creating art a genuine form of seeking forgiveness? Or is it an elegant way to externalize guilt?

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‘King Ivory’: Must-See Portrait of U.S.’s Fentanyl Scourge

‘King Ivory’: Must-See Portrait of U.S.’s Fentanyl Scourge

“King Ivory” illustrates fentanyl’s terrifying death-grip on the United States and how law enforcement can’t change the situation.
‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem

‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem

Joel Edgerton hits on all cylinders in this mesmerizing, career-defining performance.
‘The Running Man’: It’s Way Different From the First, but Not Better

‘The Running Man’: It’s Way Different From the First, but Not Better

Director Edgar Wright’s humorless reimagining of King’s novel is pyrotechnic overkill.
‘Playdate’: Not What It Used to Be

‘Playdate’: Not What It Used to Be

Perhaps Alan Ritchson’s character should have stayed home instead of taking his stepson on a play meet-up in this action-packed comedy.
‘Death by Lightning’: A US President the World Forgot

‘Death by Lightning’: A US President the World Forgot

The story of James Garfield and his assassin reveal what we need to know about our complicated past in this TV mini-series.
‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life

‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life

A Polynesian music soundtrack brings to mind too many cheesy vacation-comedies. Zane’s bravura performance as Brando deserved a top-notch vehicle.
‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks

‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks

This factual World War II drama explores the twisted logic of the Nazi hierarchy.
‘Bull Run’: Runs but Doesn’t Fly

‘Bull Run’: Runs but Doesn’t Fly

Possibly all the American professions like tech, finance, sales, real estate, law, politics, and media—that tend to feature bro-culture—will enjoy ‘Bull Run.’
‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney Goes Full ‘Raging Bull’ De Niro

‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney Goes Full ‘Raging Bull’ De Niro

Sweeney has shifted her brand from pin-up-girl to serious actress with a series of unglamorous roles. With ‘Christy’ she turns in a career-best as a pro boxer.