From introspective gangsters to bumbling hit men, this month’s action picks feature a different side of criminals.
Category: Movies
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At Cannes, Harrison Ford Bids a Teary Goodbye to Indiana Jones
The star was happy with the new film’s de-aging effect but “I don’t look back and say I wish I was that guy again, because I don’t. I’m real happy with age.”
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Why the Original ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Is Timeless
Unlike most sports films, the original tale of streetball adversaries, played by Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, wasn’t about winning or losing.
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‘Movie Theaters Are the Marketplace of Free Ideas’
John Fithian spent nearly three decades as the top lobbyist for movie theaters. He says their future is bright, despite the power of streaming.
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A Look at the ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise Feuds
As “Fast X” races into theaters, here’s a look at the conflicts — star vs. star, star vs. director and more — that have kept this franchise in high gear.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Premieres at Cannes
After paying tribute to an emotional Harrison Ford, the festival unspooled the newest sequel to decidedly mixed results.
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‘Fast X’ Review: Drivers Wanted. Again.
Twenty-two years and nine sequels in, the “Fast and Furious” franchise is finding it hard to keep the thrill alive.
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‘Master Gardener’ Review: Paul Schrader’s Solitary Man
The director’s latest movie completes a trilogy about men in search of grace in a brutal world — usually by way of women, but thankfully they are vivid, too.
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‘Stay Awake’ Review: Becoming Their Mother’s Caretakers
This story of a small-town family impacted by addiction succeeds in humanizing its characters but falters when it tries to include a coming-of-age tale.
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‘Butterfly Vision’ Review: A Ukrainian Soldier’s Lonely Struggle
A traumatized woman returns home from eastern Ukraine after being held captive by Russian separatists.
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‘Sanctuary’ Review: Who’s the Boss?
A wealthy heir and his longtime employee vie for control over their uncommon relationship in this twisty duet.