The true saga of a forgotten writer, Can You Ever Forgive Me? makes for an…
Movies, Movie Reviews, Filmmakers
Reviews of new movies, plus an archive of 6 years of past reviews!
Bohemian Rhapsody: Malek Delivers a Striking Portrait of Freddie Mercury
Bohemian Rhapsody, the rock-bio of Freddie Mercury and the British band Queen, succeeds on the…
Review: “Bad Times at the El Royale”
The process of filmmaking involves a series of endless components—including a dollop of good luck—that…
Review: “A Simple Favor” Goes Behind the Facade of the Perfect Mommy
This film sparkles, telling an amusing, gripping story with style, wit, and scintillating performances from…
“Metropolis” at the Sondheim Keeps the Art of Silent Film Alive
Although it’s been a century since talkies stole the show, silent films retain enough charm…
Searching: Captivating Thriller Unfolds Entirely on a Computer Screen
2018 is shaping up to be the Year of the Asians in Hollywood. On the…
Performance Art Meets Vintage Cinema: Everything Is Terrible!
On Thursday, September 13, at The Mill in Iowa City, you’re invited to enter the…
Crazy Rich Asians: Comedy & Drama at the Top of the Social Chain
With equal parts humor and drama, Crazy Rich Asians takes us to the island of…
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Won’t You Be My Neighbor plays at the Orpheum Theatre in Fairfield on Sunday and…
Kubo and the Two Strings: A Stunningly Beautiful Story from Laika Studios
Summer of the Arts presents a free outdoor screening of Kubo and the Two Strings…
Movies & Music at the Orpheum in July
From local history to international medicine, the Orpheum is hosting a special selection of must-see…
RGB: The Life & Career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
“I ask no favor for my sex . . . all I ask of our…
Oceans 8: A Great Cast of Women in a Formulaic Movie
The Oceans movies follow a familiar formula, and the female-centric Oceans 8 is no exception.…
Darkest Hour: An Electrifying Thriller That’s an Eye-Opening History Lesson
Darkest Hour plays at the Orpheum Theatre in Fairfield on Friday & Saturday, June 15-16…
Tully: Motherhood 911
See Tully at FilmScene in Iowa City at 4 p.m. and 6:30 on May 24.…