Movies and sitcoms often throw around the term “dysfunctional family” like a sort of cute tagline to describe a quirky, semi-likable bunch of characters who occasionally don’t get along; the relatable sort of family strife you can digest along with your dinner. But Hereditary uses horror and the supernatural as a springboard for a more disturbing portrayal of dysfunction.
TAKE AIM AT THE POLICE VAN is a dense, twisty Japanese noir from one of their finest studio directors of the 1960s.
Appropriate Behavior suggests writer/director/star Desiree Akhavan as the next Woody Allen in a smart, incisive dramedy.
Last Days in Vietnam is a decent documentary in the tradition of Ken Burns, drily informative but less captivating than its story deserves.
The Maze Runner is flawed, certainly. But as a piece of teen-oriented action, it was a surprisingly engaging adventure.
