This week, we feature a poignant biopic about musicians being finally discovered and a sublime tale about a Buddhist monk and his pupil.
New Release
‘Dreamin’ Wild’
During the ’70s, brothers Donnie (Noah Jupe) and Joe Emerson (Jack Dylan Grazer) make an album with the help of their loving family, but their efforts fail. When the album is rediscovered 30 years later, Donnie (Casey Affleck) and Joe (Walton Goggins) may find not only success but also challenges.
In this heartfelt tale of hope and redemption, director Bill Pohlad uses a languid pace to illustrate the Emersons’ rustic moorings, and this tactic allows the actors enough breathing room to deliver some earthy performances.
Biography | Drama | Music
Release Date: Aug. 4, 2023
Director: Bill Pohlad
Starring: Walton Goggins, Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel
Running Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
Indie Pick
‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring’
Onboard a floating temple in the middle of an isolated lake, a Korean Buddhist monk (Oh Yeong-su) teaches his young pupil (Jae-kyeong Seo) about humility and mindfulness. But when the youth is tempted by outside forces, his life is thrust into turmoil.
Despite its simple, fable-like storyline, this film features fascinating insights into the human condition. Through understated performances, a languid pace, and breathtakingly surreal visuals, this is an ultimately hopeful and contemplative rumination on life, death, and renewal.
Drama | Romance
Release Date: May 28, 2004
Director: Kim Ki-duk
Starring: Kim Ki-duk, Oh Yeong-su, Jong-ho Kim
Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Vudu, Amazon
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
A Classic Spy Thriller
‘Three Days of the Condor’
When unassuming CIA researcher Joe Turner (Robert Redford) discovers that his colleagues have been brutally killed, he goes on the run. Soon, he uncovers an insidious plot and realizes that he’s been targeted by a mysterious killer named Joubert (Max von Sydow).
This is a well-paced mystery thriller with plenty of suspense, action, and plot twists that keep you guessing. Redford is convincing as a brainy codebreaker trying to outwit his pursuers and find out what’s behind his co-workers’ murders.
Crime | Mystery | Thriller
Release Date: Sept. 25, 1975
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson
Running Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Where to Watch: Amazon, DirecTV, MGM+
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
Spoiled Brat Meets Grizzled Mentor
‘Captains Courageous’
When young Harvey Cheyne (Freddie Bartholomew) falls overboard from a steamship, the rich boy is rescued by a fishing boat and its gritty crew. Will bratty Harvey adapt to his new home or be ostracized?
This touching film shows that life’s harsh realities can help some folks mature. It’s a lesson not only in selflessness but also in cultivating virtue through hard work.
Adventure | Drama | Family
Release Date: June 25, 1937
Director: Victor Fleming
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Freddie Bartholomew, Lionel Barrymore
Running Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Not Rated
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Amazon, Vudu
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
