Foreign Film Fridays: ‘Riders of Justice’ (Denmark, 2021)

Riders of Justice (2021) is a Danish action comedy-drama film from writer-director Anders Thomas Jensen. It stars Mads Mikkelsen as a widower who sets out for revenge upon learning that his wife’s tragic death in a train crash may not have been as accidental as he thought. Mikkelsen had a high profile last year thanks to Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar-winning dramedy Another Round. Is this yet another strong performance from a renowned actor?

‘Luca’ Film Review: The Shape of Finding Me By Your Little Mermaid

Luca (2021) is the latest Disney/Pixar original film directed by debut filmmaker Enrico Casarosa. It tells the story of a young Italian boy named Luca with a secret: he transforms into a sea creature when he enters the water. The film was originally supposed to be released in theaters, but it was moved to a Disney+ exclusive release as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where does it stack up with other Disney-Pixar properties?

‘In the Heights’ Film Review: Universal Specificity

In the Heights (2021) is a film directed by Jon Chu, based on the Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical of the same name. It stars Anthony Ramos as Usnavi, a Dominican bodega owner in New York City who dreams of an escape from the grind of everyday life. The film drew strong critical reception ahead of its June 10 release, with many citing it as a potential Oscars juggernaut. What has everyone so impressed?