Artsies
The Mole Agent – nursing-home documentary – virtual cinemas, SLFS@Home – 3 1/2 stars
When a family grows concerned for their mother’s well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires 83-year-old Sergio to pose as a new resident and undercover spy inside the facility. The Mole Agent follows Sergio as he struggles to balance his assignment with his increasing involvement in the lives of the many residents he meets.
Directors: Maite Alberdi
Starring: Sergio Chamy
Fartsies
Tenet – Christopher Nolan thriller – only in theaters — 3 stars
Armed with only one word–Tenet–and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki
Mulan – Disney adaptation – Disney+ — 3 1/2 stars
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential.
Director: Niki Caro
Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Li Gong
September 11
The Broken Hearts Gallery
After a break up, a young woman decides to start a gallery where people can leave trinkets from past relationships.
Director: Natalie Krinsky
Starring: Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery, Utkarsh Ambudkar