“Vision Quest” is one of those movies that wouldn’t play nearly as well as it does if it wasn’t for the soundtrack. That’s not meant
Tag: drama
Eighth Grade (2018)
This is a perceptive, insightful and downright compelling drama about the ravages of early puberty and the war zones of junior high school. Lead Elsie
The Post (2017)
Despite the extraordinary pedigree behind this movie – which includes being based on a fascinating real-life story, direction by Steven Spielberg, and lead roles by
Mothers and Daughters (2016)
It’s a shame that this comedy-drama about the bond shared between mothers and daughters seems to have come and gone unnoticed, given how effective the
A Star is Born (2018)
Watching a twenty-first century version of “A Star is Born” is a strange experience. On the one hand, the film is well-made, with star-director-screenwriter Bradley
My Friend Dahmer (2017)
Serving almost as an unintentional companion piece to 2002’s underrated “Dahmer” (which stars Jeremy Renner), this semi-fictionalized account of Jeffrey Dahmer’s later high school years
Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
This is one of those quiet, cute little indies that are perfectly pleasant to watch but don’t leave much of an impression in the end.
Dolores Claiborne (1995)
Sadly overlooked at the time of its release, this adaptation of Stephen King’s emotionally complex family drama is one of the best mainstream movies of
Atypical (Season 2) (2018)
Picking up nearly from the moment the original season ends, this continuation of Netflix’s compelling comedy-drama is just as gripping and consistent this time around.
In the Bedroom (2001)
This effective drama from Todd Field is a thoughtful, emotionally charged exploration of parental grief and marital compromise. Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson are remarkable
Autumn in New York (2000)
There’s something profoundly yucky about this May-December romance between womanizing restaurateur Richard Gere and girlish hat designer Winona Ryder. It’s not the age difference, although
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
This adaptation of Susanna Kaysen’s memoir of a year spent in a mental institution is filled with terrific elements and outstanding scenes, but taken as
