Herbert Aptheker biography is political narrative of remarkable man
Murrell paints a vivid, detailed picture of Aptheker's political life and for this he should be commended.
Lesbian-themed film “Carol” in the era of conformity
This is a slow-moving, deliberately paced character study of lovers whose sexual orientation challenges and threatens the status quo.
“The Man Who Knew Infinity”: An infinitely rewarding film
"I found this film to be an infinitely rewarding biopic that showed 'math is an art, not a science.' "
“Best of Enemies”: New documentary revisits Buckley vs. Vidal
"Best of Enemies" succeeds without being partisan or overbearing. Its subject speaks for itself.
California rolls in new film “East Side Sushi”
Anthony Lucero's fine film uses the framework of food film to deftly explore class, work, ethnicity, and sexism.
“Meet the Patels" is about an immigrant marriage mania
Its unidirectional drive makes it too predictable, although viewers will certainly laugh and enjoy themselves.
"Who is Gil Scott-Heron?" is tribute to late poet-musician
A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
“The End of the Tour” is more snore than tour
Really, whose idea was it to film a blabfest about a guy purportedly on anti-depressants?
"Ant-Man" is fun, but never thinks big
The movie is a decent enough popcorn flick, but its narrative weaknesses and hit-or-miss jokes don't help it much.
