Artsies:
The Alpinist – climbing documentary – theaters – 3 stars
The Alpinist is a climbing documentary about Marc-André Leclerc and his incredibly bold climbs without rope or a camera.
Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen
Starring: Marc-André Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Peter Mortimer
The Lost Leonardo – art scandal – theaters – 3 1/2 stars
After the ‘Salvator Mundi’ was sold to an arthouse and famed for being another one of Leonardo da Vinci’s works until the legitimacy becomes questioned, and an investigation begins.
Director: Andreas Koefoed
Starring: Martin Kemp, Jerry Saltz, Doug Patteson
What I saw:
Queenpins – coupon caper comedy – theaters – 1 1/2 stars
A suburban homemaker, her best friend JoJo, and a vlogger with big dreams all work together on an illegal coupon scheme worth millions.
Director: Aron Gaudet, Gita Pullapilly
Starring: Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Paul Walter Hauser
The Card Counter – casino-based character drama.
A former military interrogator turned gambler, works for his thrilling revenge.
Director: Paul Schrader
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan