About the film (courtesy of Row K): Based on a true story, the 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker grips the nation and turns the abductor into an outlaw folk hero. As the media frenzy peaks, the standoff becomes a spectacle of desperation, defiance and blurred justice, which resonates even today. The true story at …
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Time for a Reel THE PLAGUE review
About the film (courtesy of IFC Films): In the summer of 2003 at an all-boys water polo camp, a socially anxious twelve-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call “The Plague.” But as the lines between game and reality blur, he fears the joke might be hiding something …
Time for a Reel THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE review
About the film (courtesy of Searchlight Pictures): The story of Ann Lee (Amanda Seyfried), founder of the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality. Revered by her followers as the female reincarnation of Christ, her quest to build a utopia comes to life through song and the movement in the world of The Testament of …
Time for a Reel SONG SUNG BLUE review
About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Get ready to snuggle up with a film that pulses with genuine warmth and infectious energy. …
Time for a Reel MARTY SUPREME review
About the film (courtesy of A24): Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. It’s often said that great drama lies in the most unexpected places. Who would have thought that the intensity, the moral ambiguity, and the sheer grit of a high-stakes …
Time for a Reel THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS review
About the film (courtesy of Paramount Pictures): Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone …
Time for a Reel THE HOUSEMAID review
About the film (courtesy of Lionsgate): From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sydney Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). …
Time for a Reel AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH review
About the film (courtesy of 20th Century Studios): James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. James Cameron’s ambitious five-part saga continues its journey back to the lush, alien world of Pandora. After …
Time for a Reel IS THIS THING ON? review
About the film (courtesy of Searchlight Pictures): As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new …
Time for a Reel FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 review
About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 dives straight into the spotlight with more confidence and ambition than its predecessor. Director Emma Tammi returns to the helm with a stronger grip on the reins for the franchise’s …