Björn Andrésen in “The Most Beautiful Boy in the World”. Photo: Juno Films

Review: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOY IN THE WORLD

A moving, engrossing story about the human being behind the icon.

Adam Driver and Matt Damon in “The Last Duel”. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Quick Take: THE LAST DUEL

Inevitably a bit of a drag at times because of the repetition, but still compelling, with the duel serving as a memorably gruesome climax.

Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain in “Scenes From a Marriage”. Photo: HBO

Quick Take: SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE

Boosted by superior performances by the two leads, and their confrontations, the ”scenes”, are effectively and intimately staged. 

Michael Gandolfini and Alessandro Nivola in “The Many Saints of Newark”. Photo: Warner

Quick Take: THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK

An engaging gangster movie with a good cast; James Gandolfini’s son Michael is fine as young Tony.



“Halloween Kills”. Photo: Universal

Quick Take: HALLOWEEN KILLS

Jamie Lee Curtis is wasted and the film is marked by depressing cruelty.

Kim Hye-ja in “Mother”. Photo: Magnolia Pictures

Review: MOTHER

The writers built a nifty, tragic mystery that’s arresting from start to finish.

Serhat Yildirim and Karen Øye in “All Foreigners Keep Their Curtains Closed”. Photo: SF Norge

Quick Take: ALL FOREIGNERS KEEP THEIR CURTAINS CLOSED

Unfortunately, the bland romance and a less than believable gay storyline mar the film.

Mark Lester and Jack Wild in “Oliver!”. Photo: Columbia

Review: OLIVER!

Sir Carol Reed’s last great film is long but opulently staged and has solid casting.