Bitter Harvest

In 1930s Ukraine, young lovers fight Stalin and forced starvation

"...initially has the feel of anti-Russian propaganda, but in truth, it’s a history lesson wrapped up in a romance,..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

“Elizabeth Chapin: Careful/Uncareful” at Wally Workman Gallery

These portraits jettison the obvious for the sake of drama and harnessing the truth of a human being in a singular moment

"...even more important, for the sake of harnessing the truth of a human being in a singular moment...."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

The Edge of Seventeen

Teen dramedy gets the growing pains right

"...It is a universal truth that being 17 sucks, so I won’t quibble too..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Desierto

A most dangerous game in the desert

"...pulled back down to Earth. Too much so, if truth be known; it’s a short, sharp shock that never..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Max Rose

Screen legend Jerry Lewis stars in this drama's title role

"...a fluid arc in Max’s journey to uncover the truth about his 65-year marriage, Lewis’ earnest portrayal feels stillborn,..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Sully

Eastwood's film tells the story of the "miracle on the Hudson"

"...Sully’s 96 minutes, but the story, an example of “truth is stranger than fiction,” has all the thrust it..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Criminal

Kevin Costner is a prisoner who is implanted with a CIA op's knowledge

"...Truth is, Criminal is a very silly movie that’s smart..."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A War

Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language film is a complex morality tale

"...a quietly searing drama about morality, priorities, and absolute truth. It’s told in a matter-of-fact manner that eschews melodrama,..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Risen

A Roman soldier is sent to track a rumor about the Christ's resurrection

"...tribune tasked by Pontius Pilate (Firth) with unearthing the truth regarding the mysteriously missing corpse of the Jewish king,..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is stunning in the role of the titular homeless lady

"...inhabits the character’s less-than-stately surroundings with the same uncompromising truth. The way she moves in that bulky ragtag attire,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fifty Shades of Black

Marlon Wayons takes on another spoof

"...Marlon Wayans’ spoof earns it an R rating because, truth be told, there would be no better audience for..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Peace Officer

Award-winning doc about police tactics could not be more timely

"...examines the chain of events to get to the truth of his son-in-law’s death (which police initially claimed was..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Hightower Report

Chris Christie: A constantly lying truth-teller

"...carefully staged announcement speech, he said he'd be a truth-telling president: "There is one thing you will know for..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Taken 3

Liam Neeson's back in action.

"...particular set of skills merits this recent career renaissance; truth be told, he and we both deserve a better..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

The Final Member

An Icelandic museum of mammalian penises is documented while seeking its final member – a human specimen.

"...obsession with leaving behind a legacy illustrates a universal truth for us all, and that’s no joke...."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Justin Bieber's Believe

More self-promotion than a film, this doc shows the star in performance and confessing his inner thoughts offstage.

"...train wreck like other young celebrities. Yet appearances and truth are not the same thing, and the incredible media..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Parker

Action star Jason Statham plays the latest screen version of Donald E. Westlake's master thief Parker.

"...think not. I’m betting director Taylor Hackford doesn’t, either. Truth be told, I haven’t loved one of Hackford’s movies..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Zero Dark Thirty

The film is suspenseful, dogged, relentless, and determined – amazing considering we already know the ending of this story about the 10-year hunt for Osama bin Laden.

"...It’s a mistake to confuse Zero Dark Thirty for “truth” – that would be a disservice to the high..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Other Son

Palestinian and Israeli baby boys are accidentally switched at birth, and that discovery in adulthood creates many repercussions.

"...Obviously, discovering the truth is devastating, especially to the sons involved – Joseph..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Louis Black

Trouble With the Curve

Despite its love of baseball lore, this film, starring Clint Easstwood and Amy Adams, is really a melodrama about the reconciliation of a father and daughter.

"...Truth be told, Gus’ contract is soon up for renewal..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thunderstruck

NBA star Kevin Durant appears as himself in this family film wherein a stroke of magic causes him to swap talents with a klutzy 16-year-old.

"...last two seasons to get into mischief. But the truth is that all movie stardom is not created equal...."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Imposter

This documentary about a bizarre case of identity theft is a puzzle of lies, duplicity, and suppositions.

"...Truth is stranger than fiction, and sometimes vice versa. But..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Extraterrestrial

Spanish filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo cloaks this romantic comedy within the promise of a science-fiction story.

"...Among these four, a web of lies grows. One untruth about how Julio came to be in Julia’s apartment..."

July 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bernie

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey star in Richard Linklater's latest film – an East Texas true-crime story with a comic touch.

"...of Joe R. Lansdale's East Texas gothics. As ever, truth proves itself stranger than fiction and the human heart..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Kid With a Bike

This latest film from Belgium's Dardenne brothers is a towering achievement, perhaps all the more so because of its deceptive simplicity.

"...gritty, mundane subjects into transcendent moments of honesty and truth is one of the great cinematic wonders. Their stories..."

April 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

October Baby

This faith-based film soft-pedals the Christianity while playing to the anti-abortion faithful.

"...collapse and ongoing medical issues bring to light the truth of her adoption and her premature birth at 24..."

April 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tomboy

In this French film a 10-year-old girl moves into a new neighborhood and pretends to be a boy because, well, it seems like boys just have more fun.

"...the girl’s initial, spontaneous lie blows up when the truth is inevitably discovered. Still, there are no freak-outs, no..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

My Week With Marilyn

Based on the memories of Colin Clark, this movie recounts his time getting to know Marilyn Monroe while she was in England shooting The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier.

"...The truth of what actually occurred between Monroe and Clark is..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Anonymous

Normally a maker of big, explosive movies, Roland Emmerich directs this conspiracy-minded potboiler which questions the veracity of Shakespeare's authorship.

"...one of his iconic plays, sonnets, or poems. The truth of the matter, by way of this conspiracy-minded period..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

5 Days of War

Renny Harlin directs this explosion-heavy film about the Russian-Georgian crisis of 2008.

"...the oft-quoted statement “The first casualty of war is truth,” 5 Days of War should have heeded its own..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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