Our mini-reviews of “Death of a Telemarketer,” “Red Pill,” “Castle Falls,” and more of this week’s direct-to-VOD titles.
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest is a confident stew of oddball comedy, teen hormones, and ‘70s vibes.
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Ridley Scott’s latest is delicious trash, loaded with soap opera theatrics and overstuffed performances.
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Jason Reitman’s take on his father’s biggest hit is, hilariously, far more indebted to the work of Steven Spielberg than elder Reitman.
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The latest from “20th Century Women” director Mike Mills doesn’t match that film’s perfection (few do), but it offers plenty of emotional truths and warm performances nonetheless.
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Kenneth Branagh’s latest is wistful, nostalgic, and light as a feather – and that’s its biggest problem.
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Rebecca Hall’s period drama is gorgeously photographed, masterfully acted, and sensitively rendered.
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Our mini-reviews of ‘Double Walker,’ ‘Hell Hath No Fury,’ ‘Soulmates,’ and more.
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Pablo Larraín’s latest micro-biopic is a fascinating exploration of royal anxiety, boosted by a marvelous Kristen Stewart performance.
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The Tom Hanks-fronted mash-up of post-apocalyptic sci-fi and human drama is a thoroughly engaging and occasionally moving work.
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The scares in Scott Cooper’s horror drama are too long in coming, and ultimately not worth the wait.
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Joanna Hogg’s unexpected sequel to her 2019 semi-autobiographical art house hit is a fascinating exploration of life, art, and the thin line that separates them.
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