Upcoming Theatrical Releases McFarland, USA Director: Niki Caro PG; 2 hr. 9 min. Trailer From Disney comes MCFARLAND, the true against-all-odds story of the 1987 McFarland high school cross country team in an economically challenged community. (Synopsis by Disney) Like many of Disney’s products, this is too concerned with being “on brand” than creating the […]
Dagger Movie Night: “St. Vincent” — A Solid Delivery With Plenty of Bill Murray Laughs
If “St. Vincent” feels like a rehash of familiar movie trope, you’re right. The plot is neither original nor particularly engaging after so many takes. What makes it work is tweaks which create a deeper character and the comedy talent at play. “St. Vincent” is thematically weak, but strengthened by the presence of those involved. […]
Reel News: Week of Oct. 24 — John Wick, St. Vincent, Ouija, Snowpiercer
Upcoming Theatrical Releases St. Vincent Director: Theodore Melfi PG-13; 1 hr. 43 mins. Trailer Maggie (McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver (Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent (Murray), […]
