The choices of new releases this week are as robust as they are eclectic. War movies, spy thrillers, frothy rom-coms, brutal horror and Judy Blume are all on the menu.
Jake Gyllenhaal is back onscreen as a U.S. sergeant in the Afghanistan war film "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant." In her review, Amy Nicholson wrote, "For all its clichés, this furious and discomfiting film tugs on your conscience for days, making a powerful case to turn the American public's attention back to a conflict it would rather forget." And if you're wondering why the director Guy Ritchie's name is in the actual title of the movie, check out this closer look at that phenomenon over the years.
From war to chain saws, there's a new "Evil Dead" movie in town. But this one, "Evil Dead Rise," moves away from the creepy woods setting to a creepy apartment in Los Angeles. In his review, Jason Zinoman had praise for the film's director, Lee Cronin, whom he called "a meticulous creator of stunning shots." But Zinoman wrote that he would have favored a little more humor. Read an interview with the film's stars, Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland, about their gory acting journey.
And it's Judy Blume season. The documentary "Judy Blume Forever," streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has the Y.A. author narrating milestones in her writing career. In her review, Claire Shaffer wrote that the film "does a fine job of synthesizing the influences that Blume's life had on her writing."
Earth Day is April 22, which means sustainability is especially top of mind this month. In celebration, we're sharing some of our earth-friendly favorites, from cleaning products to reusable beauty items and more.
Earth Day is April 22, which means sustainability is especially top of mind this month. In celebration, we're sharing some of our earth-friendly favorites, from cleaning products to reusable beauty items and more.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products to Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
