The Berkshire Eagle

Two Streep roles not enough to rescue 'The Laundromat'

Hollywood often has a fraught time trying to depict Wall Street venality. Sometimes it's done well. But sometimes Hollywood makes a hash of it. The latest director to get caught overreaching is … more

By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press | 10/18/19, 11:48 AM

'Maleficent' sequel falls victim to overreaching ambition

For a moment, "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on "Father of the Bride" only with fangs and wings.Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning), the beauty who escaped the … more

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press | 10/17/19, 3:57 PM

Angelina Jolie is Maleficent in Disney's "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," at theaters throughout Berkshire County and environs..

Film Clips / Oct. 18-24

ABOMINABLE (PG)When teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert … more

10/16/19, 1:39 PM

From left, Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip, Elle Fanning as Aurora, Robert Lindsay as King John and Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith in Disney's live-action "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," opening Friday at theaters throughout Berkshire County and also nearby Millerton, N.Y.

A lot of show but no life behind the eyes in 'Gemini Man'

Will Smith is usually an asset for a movie. He's the kind of true movie star whose charisma can elevate even the most mediocre material. You'd think then that it would be a good thing to have not … more

By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press | 10/11/19, 11:12 AM

Will Smith in the dual role of a retired government sniper on the run (rear) and a younger version of himself (foreground).who's been assigned to kill him in "Gemini Man," at theaters in Pittsfield, Lanesborough and North Adams.

Film clips / Oct. 11-17

ABOMINABLE (PG)When teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert … more

10/10/19, 3:15 PM

Clive Owen as the "bad guy," Clay Varris, and Will Smith as "Junior" in "Gemini Man" at theaters in Pittsfield, Lanesborough and North Adams.

Zellweger transcends imperfect 'Judy'

Renee Zellweger is so undeniably perfect as Judy Garland that it almost makes up for the shortcomings of the film around it. "Judy " is itself a fine and imperfect look at some of Garland's last … more

By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press | 10/3/19, 2:15 PM

Renee Zellweger makes Judy Garland come alive again in the biopic "Judy," with a clear-eyed, deeply emphatic and captivating portrayal that elegantly balances her profound sadness and vulnerability with that gloriously bawdy and dark sense of humor.

Film clips / Oct. 4-10

ABOMINABLE (PG)When teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert … more

10/3/19, 11:21 AM

Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from "Joker," in theaters throughout Berkshire County and environs on Friday.

Cuddly 'Abominable' feels all-too-familiar

"Abominable" is just about the most cuddly piece of East-West synergy a corporation could dream up.The first co-production between DreamWorks Animation and the Shanghai-based Pearl Studios (formerly … more

By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press | 9/26/19, 10:24 AM

From left, Peng (Albert Tsai), Everest, Yi (Chloe Bennet) and Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) in the animated feature "Abominable," at theaters in Pittsfield, North Adams and Lanesborough.

Film clips / Sept. 27-Oct. 3

ABOMINABLE (PG)When teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert … more

9/26/19, 10:15 AM

Dame Maggie Smith, left, stars as The Dowager Countess of Grantham and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot in "Downton Abbey."

Big screen 'Downton Abbey' has trouble standing on its own

The "Downton Abbey " movie isn't exactly a movie. It's more like another season of the popular "Masterpiece Classic" show that's been condensed to two hours instead of eight.Written by series creator … more

By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press | 9/20/19, 1:27 PM

From left, Laura Carmichael stars as Lady Hexham, Maggie Smith as The Dowager Countess of Grantham, Hugh Bonneville as Lord Grantham, Allen Leech as Tom Branson and Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Grantham in "Downton Abbey," at theaters in Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Great Barrington, and also Millerton, N.Y.