A getaway weekend to a rented McMansion for a group of five couples goes horribly wrong in “Happily.” The feature filmmaking debut from writer-director BenDavid Grabinski is stylish and intriguing for the first half or so, and it boasts an impressive cast that includes Joel McHale, Kerry Bishe, Paul Scheer...
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Breakfast All Day Podcast 9/20/19
Cheerio! The “Downton Abbey” movie is here, and we’ve broken out our fanciest hats and finest teacups to celebrate at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review the big-screen version of the beloved TV series — he’s a huge fan, I’d never seen a single episode — as well as Brad...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — Thoroughbreds
“Thoroughbreds” marks the exciting, assured filmmaking debut from young playwright Cory Finley. In telling the story of two estranged childhood friends (Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke) who reconnect and embark on a deadly scheme in an opulent Connecticut enclave, Finley combines the delicious bitchiness of “Heathers” with the tonal restraint...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — I, Tonya
As a (wannabe) figure skater, I was already predisposed to liking “I, Tonya.” But I was blown away by how surprisingly powerful and poignant it was. It’s “GoodFellas” on ice: darkly comic and often just plain dark, but always breathtakingly alive. Margot Robbie is heartbreaking as the disgraced skater and Allison...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — 13 Sins
“13 Sins” is darkly funny and deeply twisted. It’s a remake of a 2006 Thai film but it also has something relevant to say about today’s economic woes and the culturally-driven desire to get rich quick. See it with someone who isn’t easily offended. Here’s my RogerEbert.com review. Read the...
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