#‘Eric LaRue’ Review: Judy Greer Is Superb as the Shattered Mother of a School Shooter in Michael Shannon’s Directing Debut

Admin3 years ago011 mins

An ensemble of gifted actors effectively play against type in Michael Shannon’s quietly powerful directing debut, none more so than Judy Greer, outwardly numbed by sorrow but raw inside as a mother whose son shot and killed three high school classmates. While the subject matter inevitably invites comparison with Mass, that well-received 2021 chamber piece…

#Broadway play is better than its ending

Admin4 years ago07 mins

“Broadway play is better than its ending” At its best, Tracy Letts’ new play “The Minutes” goes down like an old episode of “The Twilight Zone.” In a town hall meeting room, the lights turn off at meaningful moments and thunder booms dramatically outside. Every so often, a casually tossed-off remark will raise brows —…

#‘French Exit’ Review: The Discreet Smarm of the Bourgeoisie [NYFF]

Admin6 years ago08 mins

“#‘French Exit’ Review: The Discreet Smarm of the Bourgeoisie [NYFF]” Azazel Jacobs’ previous film, The Lovers, establishes its overarching and consistent tone from the time the opening studio logo appears. A self-consciously melodramatic piece of score cues the audience to recognize Jacobs’ perspective. He humorously heightens the stakes for an otherwise mundane story of aging…