Odie Henderson

A heartbreaking eulogy and one of the year’s best documentaries.

I Want Your Sex occasionally resorts to an older generation’s tut-tutting of a younger one, which undermines its mission statement...The film works better as a savage parody of the art scene.

Far too much time is spent in “SM: BND” on introducing characters or fan service situations that will be continued in future installments. The human drama between MJ, Ned, and Peter gets lost, which is a shame because the actors inject humor and pathos into their roles. MJ is the rare role that suits Zendaya, and Batalon brings charm to his nerdy Spider-Man obsession. Holland uses his voice to highlight Peter’s insecurities and his loneliness.

Director Brett Sullivan shoots the entire stage, but he also inserts shots of his performers’ hands and faces. You can see the tears in their eyes, the sweat on their brows, and the intricate details of their costumes. An occasional split diopter or overhead shot keeps the proceedings cinematic.

With its club setting, snarky hero, and Harris doing a credible Ted Knight homage, you can see shades of the 1980 golf comedy “Caddyshack” in “The Dink.” At least “Caddyshack” had the good sense to be unapologetically mean and vulgar.

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World is a documentary about a great poet that feels like a great poem.

The film ultimately sinks under its bleakness like a lead balloon. I was less stirred by its closing moments of regret and reflection; I was more relieved that I could finally use the john.

At almost 2 hours, the film wears out its welcome if you don’t really care about its characters. And there’s little reason to care, as you can pretty much guess that following any narrative crumbs thrown at you will lead nowhere. Still, I have to admire (there’s that word again) how Jenkin toys with the audience’s mind.

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass will only work if you’re able to get on its zany wavelength. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to do so.

Johnson understands Maui, so his performance is good once you get past the initial shock of his unusual appearance. He has great chemistry with Laga’aia. But the best performance in “Moana” comes from Rena Owen as Moana’s grandmother Gramma Tala.