Annette Bening

Mother and Child Review

Mother and Child Review

RATING: (2.5 STARS) Those of you who found Crash—or Clint Eastwood’s clunker Hereafter—unwatchable should stay far, far away from Rodrigo Garcia’s Mother and Child. It’s the kind of film that starts in several very different places and seeks to weave all of its threads together. But while I thought Paul Haggis’ film was engaging (if […]

The Kids Are All Right Review

The Kids Are All Right Review

RATING: (3.5 STARS) “The Kids Are All Right” is an extraordinary film about the inner workings of a “non-traditional” family. The film, exquisitely directed by Lisa Cholodenko, tells a story that’s unique to these characters, but its ability to capture the messy feelings and relationships inherent in any family is what elevates it from great […]