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Long movies for quarantine

Wanting to review a new film that’s available for streaming, I tried “A Hidden Life” Terrence Malick’s 2019 biopic about an Austrian man refusing to swear allegiance to Hitler. It’s a very good film, but it misses a chance to be truly great because it is literally 70 minutes too ...

‘The City on the Hill,’ entertaining but sometimes gory

SHOWTIME has been providing free service to most television providers for the last few weeks, and reportedly will continue this freebie at least through the first full week in April. The are free movies, kids’ shows and limited series, including the murder crime drama “The City on the ...

‘Tiger King’ is a documentary you need to see to believe

If you’ve spent any time on social media over the last few days, you probably know that there are two topics dominating most online conversations. One of those is, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic that’s got most people stuck in their homes. The other is the Netflix docuseries “Tiger ...

‘Standing Up, Falling Down’ features one of Crystal’s top performances

If you’re a fan of Billy Crystal, you really ought to see “Standing Up, Falling Down.” Directorial debut for industry newcomer Matt Ratner, this charming, low-key indie premiered at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival and is now available online. It features what may be Crystal’s ...

Millbrook Playhouse retains Leidholdt, announces season

MILL HALL — Millbrook Playhouse is the bearer of good news. David Leidholdt is returning to Clinton County’s old barn theatre for a seventh season as its producing artistic director. During his tenure, the genial Leidholdt has seen the professional theatre draw new, appreciative ...

‘The Way Back’ offers one of Affleck’s most personal films

Do not be mistaken. While on the surface this may appear to be a rehashed sports film, this redemption story of a rag-tag basketball team and the real-life struggle of Ben Affleck’s battle with his alcoholism elevates it above most. Perhaps his most personal film since “Good Will ...