The Berkshire Eagle

A demonic tale falls short in 'The Curse of La Llorona'

La Llorona, a woman who according to Mexican legend murdered her own children and now wanders the earth looking for them, snatching other unsuspecting tots and drowning them, gets her close-up in a … more

By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press | 4/19/19, 1:09 PM

Roman Christou, left, and Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen in a scene from "The Curse of La Llorona," at theaters in Pittsfield and Lanesborough.

Netflix' 'Homecoming: A film by Beyonce' goes behind the scenes of an iconic performance

Beyonce is extremely private, and lets you know only what she wants you to know, when she wants you to know it — typically, in a surprise post be it on her website or Instagram.But throughout … more

By Mesfin Fekadu, The Associated Press | 4/19/19, 1:06 PM

"Hom,ecoming: A film by Beyonce," captures the human side of the superstar singer - seen here sits at court side during the second half of the 2017 NBA All-Star basketball game in New Orleans - with behind-the-scenes, intimate moments of a mother, wife and artist tirelessly working on what's already become one of most iconic musical performances of all-time: Beyonc 's headlining show at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

'Amazing Grace' is sheer gospel ecstasy

After many dangers, toils and snares, the long-lost Aretha Franklin concert film "Amazing Grace" has finally seen the light, and good Lord is it good.Filmed over two sessions in January 1972 at the … more

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press | 4/18/19, 2:09 PM

Filmed over two sessions in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in the Watts section of Los Angeles, "Amazing Grace" captures Aretha Franklin at the absolute apex of her power. The landmark documentary is at Images Cinema in Williamstown, The Moviehouse in Millerton, N.Y., and Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington.

Film clips / April 19-25

AFTER (PG-13)Based on Anna Todd's best-selling novel which became a publishing sensation on social storytelling platform Wattpad, "After" follows Tessa (Josephine Langford), a dedicated student, … more

4/18/19, 1:39 PM

Aretha Franklin in a scene from the documentary, "Amazing Grace," at theaters in Williamstown, Great Barrington, and neighboring Millerton, N.Y.

Like its two predecessors, this 'Hellboy' is as cursed as its hero

Hellboy is back and he's got a dirty mouth and a man bun.The third film in the comic book adaptation franchise has a new director, a new writer and a new look — led by a swashbuckling hellion … more

By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press | 4/12/19, 12:06 PM

David Harbour's Hellboy takes on an evil queen seeking revenge in "Hellboy," the third film in the comic book adaptation franchise, at theaters in Pittsfield, Lanesborough and North Adams.

'Little' signals the arrival of a big-time star in the making

Since Hailee Steinfeld rode into town in "True Grit," we've been fairly blessed by the big-screen breakthroughs of teenage actresses. To name just a few: Anya Taylor-Joy ("The Witch"), Amandla … more

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press | 4/12/19, 11:57 AM

Marsai Martin as little Jordan Sanders in "Little," at Berkshire Mall 10 in Lanesborough.

Film clips / April 12-18

AFTER (PG-13)Based on Anna Todd's best-selling novel which became a publishing sensation on social storytelling platform Wattpad, "After" follows Tessa (Josephine Langford), a dedicated student, … more

4/11/19, 2:54 PM

Marsai Martin as little Jordan Sanders in "Little," co-written and directed by Tina Gordon, at theaters throughout Berkshire County beginning Friday.

'Shazam!' debuts with $53.5 million

NEW YORK — Seven films in, the DC Extended Universe is finally flying with some wind behind its back. The well-reviewed, relatively modestly budgeted "Shazam!" debuted with $53.5 million in … more

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press | 4/8/19, 12:15 PM

Zachary Levi, left, and Jack Dylan Grazer in a scene from "Shazam!" which is now playing at The Beacon Cinema, Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough and North Adams Movieplex 8.

Even when slightly mutated, 'Pet Sematary' is too hard to say goodbye to

Hollywood, in its infinite irony, has resurrected a tale about the unholy perils of resurrection.The mean roads and mangy cats of Stephen King's "Pet Sematary" are back from the dead in Kevin K lsch … more

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press | 4/5/19, 11:36 AM

Eight-year-old Ellie (Jete Laurence), has an unsettling encounter with her pet cat, Winston "Church" Churchill, in this scene from the new remake of Stephen King's "Pet Sematary," at theaters in Pittsfield, Lanesborough and North Adams.

'Shazam!' is a lightning bolt of joy

Holy superhero fatigue, Batman, "Shazam!" is actually good.OK, so it's basically "Big" with superheroes and villains instead of businesspeople and girlfriends, but director David F. Sandberg has … more

By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press | 4/4/19, 11:21 AM

Zachary Levi, left, as Shazam and Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy, a disabled superhero obsessive with a biting wit, in a scene from "Shazam!" beginning Friday at theaters in Pittsfield, Lanesborough and North Adams