In Review: ‘Onslaught,’ “Mayday’
This week's new releases include two flavors of action film: grody and funny. Choose wisely.
The Liberation of Dr. Frank-N-Furter ✦
Tim Curry’s film debut went where few had dared go before, setting the stage for an unpredictable career.
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‘Straight Talk’ and the Burdens of Being Dolly ✦
In this rom-com about a small-town Southern gal who becomes a talk-radio star, Dolly Parton told a meta-narrative about her public image.
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Event Alert: Come See a Special Screening of ‘Red Rooms’
Scott Tobias's "Extremely Online" and "New Cult Canon" series come to Chicago's Davis Theater, complete with a virtual Q&A with director Pascal Plante.
Open Question: What's the most underrated Ridley Scott movie? ✦
Don't say 'Blade Runner' or 'Alien,' folks. Dig deep.
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In Review: ‘The Dog Stars,’ ‘Coyote Vs. Acme,’ ‘Buddy’
This week's no releases include an unexpectedly reflective take on the post-apocalyptic world from Ridley Scott, a long-delayed legal thriller featuring Wile E. Coyote, and a horror movie that's definitely not for kids.