A few bridges too far
Joyce Glasser reviews 21 Bridges (November 22, 2019), Cert. 15, 99 min. Brian Kirk directed a touching TV biopic entitled My Boy Jack in 2007, but his more recent involvement with episodes of Game of ...
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Knives Out triumphantly revives the traditional whodunit, and the fun in a great ensemble cast
Joyce Glasser reviews Knives Out (November 29, 2019), Cert. 12A, 130 min. For a guaranteed fun – and mentally challenging – night out, cosy up to the hilarious Agatha Christie-formatted whodunni ...
If this stylised, uneven film cannot sustain its high concept, the concept is a winner
Joyce Glasser reviews Judy & Punch (November 22, 2019), Cert. 15, 106 min. If this handsomely made, historic, black comedy cannot sustain its tone, or its satisfying high concept, it is instantly ...
It’s hard work, but Scott Z. Burns’ real-life government cover-up drama is timely
Joyce Glasser reviews The Report (November 15, 2019), Cert. 15, 119 min. Writer/director Scott Z. Burns, best known as the scriptwriter of The Informant!, The Bourne Ultimatum, Side Effects, Contagion ...