Blake Lively Is the Unlikely Heroine of Assassin Thriller ‘The Rhythm Section’ The actress is a compelling central force that grounds the film's tornado of contrivances. By Oliver Jones
Of Human Bondage: ’12 Years a Slave’ Is a True Story About the Most Shameful Chapter in American History If the best films hold you in a captive vise, entertain you, keep you spellbound and teach you something at the same time, then 12 Years a Slave is outstanding—brave, courageous and unforgettable. By Rex Reed