Welcome back to another Mercury Film section, where we figured out a way to talk about the Fast & Furious movies even when there isn't one out.
Before we get to the reviews, a friendly reminder that the Oscars are old and busted.
SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE'S ANGRY—Megan quite liked this documentary on the women's movement. "Too often, documentaries like this go crazy for Gloria Steinem (no shade, luv u, Gloria!) and other white/straight/privileged feminists, without acknowledging, you know, INTERSECTING MODES OF OPPRESSION," she writes. "She's Beautiful When She's Angry avoids this trap, mapping out the work of women of color, queer activists, and those who wouldn't be caught dead (or wouldn't have been safe) going "undercover" as a Playboy Bunny.
ALEC GUINNESS: THE EALING COMEDIES—"Decades before swinging a lightsaber," Ned writes, "Alec Guinness appeared in a number of charming post-war comedies for Britain's Ealing Studios. These are breezy, small, winning movies, and this week, the NW Film Center shows four of the best known, all starring Guinness in lighthearted roles that are miles away from the sagacity of Obi-Wan Kenobi and the grim steadfastness of The Bridge on the River Kwai's Colonel Nicholson."
THE BOY NEXT DOOR—January is a dumping ground for shitty movies, something Courtney was reminded of this week. "The Boy Next Door isn't for everyone," she writes, "just those rare few who enjoy being insulted and watching Jennifer Lopez demean herself for the blandest of psychopaths."
We've got more reviews, as ever, in Film Shorts, and here are your Movie Times. Choose wisely.
I spent like an hour finding the best Fast & Furious video to pair with this post. You're welcome.
