by Jessica Tharaud 4.5 out of 5 stars As someone who very rarely cries in movies,  it surprised me how emotional I became at the end of “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” Truth be told, the entire...

by Jessica Tharaud 4 out of 5 stars "Safety Not Guaranteed,” an exciting and heartfelt film, takes its title from a newspaper advertisement written by a man looking for a companion to travel back in...

by Jessica Tharaud 4 out of 5 stars Winner of Best Documentary at this year’s Academy Awards, “20 Feet from Stardom” brings backup singers into the spotlight for the first time, including interviews...

by Jessica Tharaud 4 out of 5 stars As “Young Adult” begins, it’s immediately clear that it will not be typical movie with likeable characters and happy endings. But the break from the norm creates...