Movie Reviews

Isabelle Huppert is the star in ‘The Richest Woman in the World’ - review

The Richest Woman in the World, directed by Thierry Klifa, opens in theaters in Israel on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘THE RICHEST Woman in the World’ is a reminder that in a career that has spanned more than 150 roles, most of them leads, Isabelle Huppert is always the most interesting thing about every movie in which she has starred.

‘SHEEP IN THE BOX’ is about how a couple, grieving the loss of their young son who was killed in an accident two years before, decide to adopt an AI robot programmed to mimic their child.

'Sheep in the Box': A pointless, sweet story of grief, robots - review

The film explores how a couple, grieving the loss of their young son who was killed in an accident two years before, decide to adopt an AI robot programmed to mimic their child.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

FROM LEFT: Vojtech Vodochodský, Stanislav Majer, and Tatiana Pauhofová in ‘Waves.’

‘Waves’ captures thrill and tragedy of resistance at Prague radio station in ’68 - review

Much of Waves is about the exhilaration of resisting, and how exciting it can be to give people the knowledge they need, which is being kept from them, to make their own decisions.

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

JEREMY STRONG (left) and Bill Burr in ‘The Social Reckoning.’

'The Social Reckoning': Aaron Sorkin exposes Facebook's dark side in gripping sequel - review

Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning transforms Facebook's scandals into a gripping drama about whistleblowers, online extremism, and the consequences of unchecked social media power.

OCTOBER 8, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

'Jeanne du Barry' director Maiwenn on finding common language with actor Johnny Depp

The movie features Johnny Depp in his first French-speaking role as King Louis XV of France, and Maiwenn as the titular courtesan who becomes the monarch’s favorite.

OCTOBER 2, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN

JOHNNY DEPP and Maiwenn in 'Jeanne du Barry.'

'Jeanne du Barry': Johnny Depp's escapist fun as a French king - review

Much of the escapist fun comes not so much from the story, but from simply enjoying the lavish gowns and ornate décor, and there is enough of both to keep most viewers occupied.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN

Route 60: Biblical Highway breaks box office expectations

The movie, produced by Trinity Broadcasting Company, was released on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Mike Pompeo (left) and David Friedman filming Route 60

'A Brighter Tomorrow': A rare feel-good film that makes you think - review

A Brighter Tomorrow is a low-key look at a director and his crises at home and on the set as he searches for a happy ending.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN

A SCENE FROM Nanni Moretti’s ‘A Brighter Tomorrow.’

‘Seven Blessings’ tells the story of twisted family tradition - review

Seven Blessings focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN

'The Mountain': Seeking nature, getting some sci-fi - review

While the story of a man who makes a major life change could have been interesting enough to be the focus of an entire movie, The Mountain suffers from pacing that is – forgive the pun – glacial.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN