Take Two

Natalie Portman (“Black Swan”), Jon Hamm (“Richard Jewell”) and Ellen Burstyn (“Interstellar”) star in “Lucy in the Sky,” a drama about an astronaut’s emotional difficulties. Directed by Noah Hawley (TV’s “Fargo”), it is loosely based on an infamous incident that involved astronaut Lisa Nowak who attempted to kidnap a romantic rival. Susan and Russ don’t […]

Matt Damon (“Jason Bourne”) and Christian Bale (“Vice”) star in the action biopic, “Ford v Ferrari,” directed by James Mangold (“Walk the Line”). Damon plays legendary race car designer Carroll Shelby and Bale plays driver Ken Miles. The story involves the efforts of the Ford team to upset perennial champion Ferrari in the 1966 Le […]

The sci-fi epic “Ad Astra” involves an astronaut sent on a mission to find his long lost father on a space station in a remote part of the solar system. Brad Pitt (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) stars along with Tommy Lee Jones (“Jason Bourne”). Writer/director James Gray is best known for his crime […]

Keira Knightly (“The Aftermath) and Ralph Fiennes (“The Grand Budapest Hotel”) start in the true life whistleblower drama, “Official Secrets.” It’s the story of Katherine Gun, a British intelligence specialist who had to decide whether or not to risk her life by exposing incriminating evidence leading up to the invasion of Iraq. Fiennes plays noted […]

Daisy Ridley (“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”), Naomi Watts (“The Loudest Voice”), Clive Owen (“Gemini Man”) and George MacKay (“1917”) star in an unusual spin on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” With the story told from Ophelia’s point of view, the tale gets a feminist spin from filmmaker Claire McCarthy (“The Turning”).

Kristen Scott Thomas (“Tomb Raider”) stars in “Military Wives,” a gentle comedy based on a true story about the spouses of British soldiers who try to cope with their husbands’ absence by forming a choir. It’s directed by Peter Cattaneo, best known for “The Full Monty.”

“Paradise Hills” marks the filmmaking debut of celebrated Spanish photographer and designer Alice Waddington. Emma Robers (“The Hunt”) stars in this sci-fi thriller about a remote island where uncontrollable young women are sent to be reprogrammed into the perfect bride.

“Sorry We Missed You” is a working class kitchen sink drama from British filmmaker Ken Loach (“I, Daniel Blake”). The plot involves the modern gig economy in Britain and the difficulties faced by one debt-ridden family.

“Sword of Trust” stars Marc Maron (TV’s “GLOW”), Jillian Bell (“Brittany Runs a Marathon”) and Michaela Watkins (“The Way Back”). This broad ensemble comedy is about the efforts of several people to sell a sword that may prove that the South won the Civil War. It’s the latest from director Lynn Shelton (“Outside In”).

Since our local theaters are still temporarily closed, this week’s “Take Two” focuses on a new film now playing on HBO. Hugh Jackman (“The Greatest Showman”) and Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) star in “Bad Education,” a bizarre true story about school district corruption.