Peg Aloi
This limited series is not easy to watch, but “Painkillers” should be considered indispensable viewing because of the light it shines on the amoral face of corporate greed.
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William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” stands, 50 years on, as a primer on how to lure viewers in with striking, haunting imagery as a prelude to a previously unimaginable cinematic journey.
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Despite the lack of background or explanation for the occult item at the center of “Talk to Me,” I found it relatively easy to suspend my disbelief and become caught up in the story’s momentum.
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Director Greta Gerwig’s hard-edged but affectionate paean to Barbie is sweeter than it is satirical, slightly more perky than political.
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“The Lesson” is well-crafted, infused with nervy suspense and an almost Gothic sense of unease.
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This incisive drama set during the height of Thatcherism doesn’t need to amplify its relevance.
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This year’s version of the iconic festival features a number of premieres, some restorations, and some screenings of well-loved cult classics, as well as a number of special guests.
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The Lost King contains perhaps too many calculated moments of sentimental synchronicity. Still, it manages to soar, thanks to the excellent performance of its lead, Sally Hawkins.
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In terms of genre, I would describe Wildflower as a sort of Hallmark Channel-style drama, a quirky but heartwarming tale of a scrappy girl who overcomes the odds to help her family stay together.
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A bit of spring cleaning this time around, with recommendations of some fairly recent viewing choices you may have missed.
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