Scheck on the Arts

Attiya Khan and Lawrence Jackman's documentary A Better Man focuses on Khan's confrontations with the ex-boyfriend who abused her 20 years earlier. To read my Hollywood Reporter review of the film that recently received its world premiere at Hot Docs, click here.

--------Frank Scheck

An uptight businessman and a daffy female chef forge a connection over their shared love of fine food in Derek Hui's romantic comedy This is Not What I Expected. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

-------Frank Scheck

Jill Campbell's documentary Mr. Chibbs profiles former NBA star Kenny Anderson. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

Amy Johnston plays an American who competes in a deadly martial arts competition in Chris Nathon's action film Lady Bloodfight. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

---------Frank Scheck

David Byars' documentary No Man's Land provides a fly-on-the-wall account of the 2016 occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. To read my Hollywood Reporter review of the film featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, click here.

Danger Close, Christian Tureud and David Salzberg's third documentary in their military-themed trilogy, revolves around embedded war reporter Alex Quade. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

-------Frank Scheck

Erika Linder and Natalie Krill play two women involved in a steamy affair in April Mullen's erotic drama Below Her Mouth. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

-------Frank Scheck