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A dark psychological comedy about a lonely woman who moves to Los Angeles to insert herself into the life of her Instagram obsession, Ingrid Goes West turns social-media stalking into a compelling and unsettling story of loneliness, validation, and the blurred line between following someone and actually knowing them. ​When you think about stalker films,…
A heartfelt indie about a trans son and his father who take a journey across South Africa to retrieve the estranged bio-mom, Runs in the Family finds its greatest strength in the loving, imperfect relationship between the men, with a warm message about acceptance, forgiveness, and always trying. One of the things that I love…
A family dramedy about a successful Chicago advertising executive forced to confront his parents’ troubled marriage and his difficult relationship with his father, Nothing in Common carries genuine emotional weight in the family story, but the dated sexual politics, lengthy setup, and general unevenness make it feel very much a product of its time. When…
A charming true-life comedy about a working-class man who steals a Goya portrait from London’s National Gallery, The Duke turns an unlikely art heist into a sweet and entertaining story, with a wonderfully eccentric performance by Jim Broadbent and a terrific supporting cast. Earlier this year, I watched The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry and…
A darkly playful comedy about a man plotting his way through a wealthy family to claim the inheritance he believes is his, How to Make a Killing turns murder into an entertaining cat-and-mouse game, with a femme fatale watching his every move. The first time I remember seeing Glen Powell in a film was as…
A culinary dramedy about a restless, college-aged Anthony Bourdain taking a job in a Cape Cod restaurant, Tony takes an unvarnished look at the arrogant young man he once was, learning the value of hard work, responsibility, and good food. My husband has always had a special place in his heart for Anthony Bourdain. He…
A whimsical fantasy about the Owens sisters facing a new threat to their family and its generations-old magic, Practical Magic 2 is a cute and nostalgic return filled with familiar characters and witchy fun, even if the story occasionally gets a little goofy. The only time I watched Practical Magic was when it first came…
A vibrant animated adventure about two lifelong friends transported to a fantastical island filled with the Filipino folklore they grew up hearing about, Forgotten Island includes entertaining animation styles, hilarious characters, and a heartfelt story about friends, loyalty, and chosen family. One of the little secrets that I don’t talk about all that often is…
A musical proshot about three friends whose personal and professional lives become increasingly intertwined, Merrily We Roll Along moves backward through its characters’ lives with quintessential Sondheim wit and lyrical complexity, elevated by three extraordinary performances. When this performance first came to Broadway, I was a little surprised – and I wasn’t alone. Not well…
A fantastic comedy about a group of gifted college students whose scientific breakthrough is secretly being turned into a weapon, Real Genius stands apart from other comedies of its time, replacing crude 80s humor with sharp wit, genuine intelligence, and a story that still feels surprisingly relevant today. When I was a kid, Real Genius…
A heartfelt coming-of-age drama about a teenager preparing for her first show while navigating the realities of her mother’s returning illness, Don’t Say Good Luck gradually builds its emotional weight through likable characters, genuine performances, and a deeply affecting musical backdrop. When the musical Waitress came out in 2016, it kind of went right past…
A romantic dramedy about a couple confronting the anxieties threatening to reshape their relationship, The Drama favors symbolism over realism, creating an ambitious and stylistically fascinating experience that’s more visually absorbing than emotionally engaging. I have to admit – when this was released, I was not interested. I like both Zendaya and Robert Pattinson enough,…
