Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) ***

Riveting noir from the great Sidney Lumet.

Horse Girl (2020) ***

Ms. Brie shines in a well made look at losing a grip on reality.

The Servant (1963) ***

Beautifully filmed in crisp black and white, perhaps this psychodrama says something about changing British class structures? Dirk is terrific at any rate.

Alice in Wonderland (1933) **

Well written, anarchic version of both Alices with an all star cast who are unrecognizable in their costumes. Pleasant.

The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) **

Nicely filmed, acted, well-paced recounting of the follies of war but the animation sequences blunt the impact and mess with the tone.

Evil Under the Sun (1982) **

Well made Poirot flick is a tad too long but pretty to look at.

The Whales of August (1987) ***

Beautiful location and set design in this subtle look at ageing. Nice to watch old pros at work.

Revolver (1973) ***

Well produced and directed poliziottesco featuring some eye-popping fur coats (for men!), swingin' early 70's vibes and a solid Ollie Reed.

Mortdecai (2015) **

The principals are terrific and well cast but it feels like it goes on way too long despite its 90 minute length.

Opinion: The election shows the United States is a broken country - The Globe and Mail

The current American crisis is in part due to those officials who refused to curb Mr. Trump’s worst behaviour. When organized crime hijacks government, officials must act aggressively, transparently, and immediately. They cannot waste time like Robert Mueller did with his plodding, placating probe. They cannot “impeach at the ballot box,” which Nancy Pelosi – a staunch opponent of impeachment until she buckled to pressure from her colleagues and the public – suggested throughout 2019. They cannot go by the book when the book is burning.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014) **

Amusing blend of genres.

The Beguiled (1971) ***

Well made southern Gothic thriller.

Elvis Costello on New 'Hey Clockface' Album, 'Armed Forces' Boxed Set - Variety

“I think there was a little irony in the way Nick recorded it originally,” Costello says, recalling that Lowe first had the idea of gently satirizing hippie sentiments with “Peace, Love and Understanding.” “But if you’ve ever heard him perform it in recent years, he sings it very much like the lament that it deserves to be. I think both approaches to the song are really appropriate. I like all the versions of the song that I’ve heard. Sometimes it takes you a moment to hear it again in a different way, but I’ve had reason to sing it as a ballad, as a rocker and somewhere in between. I’ve heard Bruce Springsteen sing it and Chris Cornell sing it, and Josh Homme sang it with Sharon Van Etten. I mean, there’s some really good versions. Nick’s version with a choir earlier this year was beautiful. You know, it shouldn’t be needed now, but we still have to sing it. How long, how long must we sing this song — as Bono said, you know?”

The Hoax (2006) ***

Another good Dick Gere performance anchors this well directed tale that reminds us the biggest lies are perhaps the ones we tell ourselves.

The Witches (1967) **

Nice showcase for Ms. Mangano and swingin' 60's styles but otherwise forgettable, dated comedy.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) ***

Some hilarious moments thanks to the terrific Ms. Bakalova.

Grace of My Heart (1996) **

Biopic of Carole King-esque songwriter never rings true and the songs are not very good. Good cast struggles.

Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) ****

One of the best adaptations of Vonnegut. Ron Leibman is hilarious as the unhinged GI with the long enemies list.

Dancing Lady (1933) *

Blatant studio concocted drivel only worth seeing to be convinced of its awfulness. Lots of great stars completely wasted.

Come and See (1985) ***

Harrowing depiction of Nazi genocide in this case with Belarusians. Lots of POV and actors directly facing the camera shots which works because the actors are phenomenal especially 16yo Aleksey Kravchenko.