Take Two

Dame Judy Dench takes a supporting role in “Red Joan,” an adaptation of a novel loosely based on the true story of a woman who gave British nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union. Sophie Cookson plays the character in flashbacks. Russ and Susan disagree about the effectiveness of this drama.

Aretha Franklin’s classic 1972 gospel album “Amazing Grace” is the subject of this documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sidney Pollack (“Out of Africa”). Russ and Susan disagree about this chronicle that captures footage as the songs were recorded live at the New …

Aretha Franklin’s classic 1972 gospel album “Amazing Grace” is the subject of this documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sidney Pollack (“Out of Africa”). Russ and Susan disagree about this chronicle that captures footage as the songs were recorded live at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The Reverend James Cleveland and the church choir […]

Critics’ Choice Award-winner Taraji P. Henson (TV’s “Empire”) and Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”) star in the true story of Civiil Rights worker Ann Atwater and her unlikely friendship with KKK leader Claiborne Paul Ellis. They confronted …

Critics’ Choice Award-winner Taraji P. Henson (TV’s “Empire”) and Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”) star in the true story of Civiil Rights worker Ann Atwater and her unlikely friendship with KKK leader Claiborne Paul Ellis. They confronted one another over the issue of school desegregation in North Carolina in 1971.

“Hotel Mumbai” is a harrowing true story of the bloody terrorist takeover of the Taj Palace Hotel in 2008. This violent reenactment stars Dev Patel (“Slumdog Millionaire”), Armie Hammer (“Call Me by Your Name”), Nazanin Boniadi (“Ben-Hur”) and Jason Isaacs (“The …

“Hotel Mumbai” is a harrowing true story of the bloody terrorist takeover of the Taj Palace Hotel in 2008. This violent reenactment stars Dev Patel (“Slumdog Millionaire”), Armie Hammer (“Call Me by Your Name”), Nazanin Boniadi (“Ben-Hur”) and Jason Isaacs (“The Death of Stalin”). This Indian/Australian production is the feature film directorial debut of Anthony Maras.

“The Mustang” is a Belgian-American drama about a Nevada prison rehab program where convicts tame wild horses for sale to the public. The film project was developed through the Sundance Institute, so founder Robert Redford is given producer credit. Matthias Schoenaerts …

“The Mustang” is a Belgian-American drama about a Nevada prison rehab program where convicts tame wild horses for sale to the public. The film project was developed through the Sundance Institute, so founder Robert Redford is given producer credit. Matthias Schoenaerts (“Far from the Madding Crowd”) plays Roman, a convict who blooms when given the chance […]

The strange true story about an attempt to rob $30 million from Richard Nixon’s secret illegal campaign fund becomes a strange comic movie. Aussie actor Travis Fimmel (“Lean on Pete”) plays Harry Barber, a fan of actor Steve McQueen, who …

The strange true story about an attempt to rob $30 million from Richard Nixon’s secret illegal campaign fund becomes a strange comic movie. Aussie actor Travis Fimmel (“Lean on Pete”) plays Harry Barber, a fan of actor Steve McQueen, who tries to look and act like the famous actor. He joins in a plot with […]

Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson (“Room”) stars alongside Samuel L. Jackson (“Glass”), Annette Bening (“The Kids Are All Right”) and Jude Law (“Fantastic Beasts”) in yet another Marvel origin story, this time set in the 1990s.

Acclaimed French actress Isabel Huppert (“Elle”) and Chloë Grace Moretz (“Kick Ass”) star in the new Hitchcock-like suspense thriller “Greta.” It was written and directed by Neil Jordan (“The Crying Game”).

Acclaimed French actress Isabel Huppert (“Elle”) and Chloë Grace Moretz (“Kick Ass”) star in the new Hitchcock-like suspense thriller “Greta.” It was written and directed by Neil Jordan (“The Crying Game”).

Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson (“Room”) stars alongside Samuel L. Jackson (“Glass”), Annette Bening (“The Kids Are All Right”) and Jude Law (“Fantastic Beasts”) in yet another Marvel origin story, this time set in the 1990s.

Based on a true story, “Fighting With My Family” is about the life of WWE Superstar, Paige. This comedy focuses on the struggles of a British teenager as she rises to pro wresting fame. The film was written and directed by Stephen …

Based on a true story, “Fighting With My Family” is about the life of WWE Superstar, Paige. This comedy focuses on the struggles of a British teenager as she rises to pro wresting fame. The film was written and directed by Stephen Merchant, co-creator of TV’s “The Office.” Francis Pugh (“Lady Macbeth”) portrays Paige, and the film […]

The Lebanese film “Capernaum” is a social drama about a poor boy who does the best he can to survive on the streets of Beirut. Written and directed by Nadine Labaki, the film is a nominee for this year’s Oscar …

The Lebanese film “Capernaum” is a social drama about a poor boy who does the best he can to survive on the streets of Beirut. Written and directed by Nadine Labaki, the film is a nominee for this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

Steve Coogan (“The Trip to Spain”) and John C. Reilly (“The Sisters Brothers”) play the legendary comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy in the gentle biopic, “Stand & Ollie.” The story deals with their attempted professional comeback in England after years …

Director Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings”) has taken old WWI film footage and given it a high-tech restoration for the documentary, “They Shall Not Grow Old.” The resulting movie is an immersive, involving history lesson.

Director Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings”) has taken old WWI film footage and given it a high-tech restoration for the documentary, “They Shall Not Grow Old.” The resulting movie is an immersive, involving history lesson.

Steve Coogan (“The Trip to Spain”) and John C. Reilly (“The Sisters Brothers”) play the legendary comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy in the gentle biopic, “Stand & Ollie.” The story deals with their attempted professional comeback in England after years of separation.

Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda offers a gentle glimpse into the lives of a ragtag group of petty thieves who form something of a family in “Shoplifters.” It is a nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Oscar ceremony.

Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda offers a gentle glimpse into the lives of a ragtag group of petty thieves who form something of a family in “Shoplifters.” It is a nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Oscar ceremony.