A Round-up of New Movies in Theaters, Online and Available for Home Viewing

'The Novice'

‘The Novice’

Writer-director Lauren Hadaway’s debut feature is the kind of picture that I describe as “Look Ma, No Hands” filmmaking, a ...
'Pig'

‘Pig’

Despite its fine atmospheric cinematography and excellent performances, director Michael Sarnoski’s debut feature doesn’t serve up a story to match ...
'Holler'

‘Holler’

Making a film with familiar subject matter and circumstances only works when the narrative includes characters who credibly fit the ...
'Jockey'

‘Jockey’

One of the worst sins a film can commit is to provide its viewers with a seemingly engaging premise and ...
'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain'

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’

After screening this portrait of enigmatic chef/writer/storyteller Anthony Bourdain, I came away sincerely convinced that I had watched a biography ...
'Try Harder!'

‘Try Harder!’

When the pressure to perform is on, it can be a nerve-wracking experience, and that’s the case for the high-achieving ...
'Ascension'

‘Ascension’

“The Chinese Miracle,” with its astounding economic growth in a relatively short time, has inspired awe around the globe, and ...
'Flee' ('Flugt')

‘Flee’ (‘Flugt’)

This will undoubtedly be perceived as an unfavorable opinion, but I’ll say it anyway – the gay protagonist’s harrowing story ...
'Procession'

‘Procession’

Sexual abuse of minors by Roman Catholic priests is undoubtedly a serious subject, and undertakings that address it deserve to ...