Review: In the generous ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,’ a support network takes a bow

To create a compelling documentary about Minnelli’s endeavor to astonish theater audiences, cinema-goers, and television viewers with her divine gifts, one would require a strong disinterest in the glamour of showbusiness. Luckily, filmmaker Bruce David Klein strikes the perfect balance between admiration and objectivity in the heartwarming, captivating biographical documentary “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.

Review: In the dark lark ‘Companion,’ it’s hard to trust your date when AI is a factor

As a fan, I’d describe “Companion” as an intriguing duo adventure starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, who embark on a romantic getaway only to encounter unexpected twists involving hidden agendas and faulty technology. It leans more towards the entertaining escapade like “M3GAN” (with similar cautionary humor about artificial intelligence), rather than the suspenseful psychological thriller “Barbarian,” which was a surprise hit from last fall that the film’s promotions would prefer you not forget.