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OPENING TODAY “Benediction”
B+world
War I poet manages to escape a court martial and lands in a Scottish hospital for “nervous disorders,” which is where he dares to open up about his own homosexuality, which was illegal in England at the time. This biopic doesn’t lay out every detail, but quilts together the major moments that made him a profound character study. Starring Jack Lowden, Pater Capaldi and Simon Russell Beale. Directed by Terence Davies. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated PG13 for disturbing war images, thematic elements and some sexual material. At AMC Phipps Plaza and Landmark’s Midtown Arts. 2 hours, 17 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE: This biopic is aimed at adults, but if kids are interested, it’s fine for older kids and teens who can handle the more mature themes.
“Crimes of the Future”
D
A performance artist’s body has begun to create strange, never-before-seen tumors and his partner removes them in public surgeries that are the toast of the gallery-hopping set while the government follows them to find out what’s next in his mutations. It’s a tedious story with tiresome characters, self-conscious opacity and blunt obviousness. Starring
Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux and Kristen Stewart. Directed by David Cronenberg. (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) Rated R for some language, grisly images, graphic nudity and strong violent content. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 47 minutes.
“Eiffel”
Review not available in time for publication. The government wants Eiffel to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair, but he wants to just design the subway until he runs across someone from his
past. Starring Romain Duris, Emma Mackey and Pierre Delandonchamp. Rated R. At metro theaters. 1 hours, 49 minutes.
“Frank & Penelope”
Review not available in time for publication. A man and his girlfriend are on the run and stop into a deserted motel and diner for the night. They rob the diner, but then find themselves trying to escape the sadistic owners of the place. Starring Billy Budinich, Caylee Cowan and Kevin Dillon. Directed by Sean Patrick
Flanery. Rated R for strong violent content, sexual content, brief nudity, sexual assault, language throughout and some drug use. At AMC Parkway Pointe. 1 hour, 52 minutes.
“Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story”
B
The documentary looks at the 50th anniversary of the festival and shows that it isn’t just about the music, but it’s about the food and the city’s resilient spirit. The energy the film puts out is vital and full of sap. Starring Aaron
Neville, Jimmy Buffett and Bruce Springsteen. Directed by Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern. (Michael O’sullivan, Washington Post) Rated PG-13 for brief language and some suggestive material. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 34 minutes.
“Maika: The Girl From Another Galaxy”
Review not available in time for publication. A young boy who has just lost his mother finds a crashed spaceship and makes a new friend with incredible powers. They begin to
work together to get her home. Starring the voices of Phy Truong,
Diep Anh Tru and Tin Tin. Directed by Ham Tran. Rated PG. At Regal
Hollywood 24. 1 hour, 48 minutes.
“Watcher”
Newlyweds move to Bucharest, Romania, to start a new life, but while the husband starts a new job, the wife finds herself being stalked by someone she thinks might be a serial killer and no one will believe her. It’s emotionally and ethically complex, but undeniable in its bold clarity. Starring Maika More, Karl Glusman and Burn Gorman. Directed by Chlor Okuno. (Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service) Rated R for language, some sexual material/ nudity and some bloody violence. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 36 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE: This horror film is a slow burn but it’s too bloody and too mature for kids. Teens only.