In the mood for a stirring story? Don't miss this week's lineup of dramas showing on the big screen in and around Worcester.
Here are the highest rated drama films to catch in theaters, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango.)
BlacKkKlansman
During the late 1970s in Colorado Springs, Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer, and Flip Zimmerman, his Jewish colleague, run an undercover operation to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.
With a 95 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "BlacKkKlansman" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Aug. 10. The site's critical consensus: "'BlacKkKlansman' uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events — and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way."
The film has been nominated for six Oscars, including best picture and best director.
Interested? It's playing at Showcase Cinemas Worcester North (135 Brooks St.) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
The Favourite
In 18th century England, the close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill. This results in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favorite.
With a 93 percent critical approval rating and an audience score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Favourite" has become a favorite since its release on Dec.14. The consensus is that "'The Favourite' sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext — and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars."
The film has been nominated for 10 Oscars, including best picture, director and actress.
Get a piece of the action at Showcase Cinemas Worcester North (135 Brooks St.) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Stan & Ollie
With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida (a formidable double act in their own right), the pair's love of performing — as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public.
With a critical approval rating of 92 percent and an audience score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Stan & Ollie" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on Dec. 28. The site's critical consensus states, "'Stan & Ollie' pays tribute to a pair of beloved entertainers with an affectionate look behind the scenes — and a moving look at the burdens and blessings of a creative bond."
It's playing at Showcase Cinemas Worcester North (135 Brooks St.) through Thursday, Jan. 31. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
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