most Austen adventures qualify as period dramas rooted in the 1700s and writer-directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder fall right in line—except their title refers to what happens when the heroine starts menstruating just as her obtuse love proposes marriage. Good humor results

Local boy—well, make that Famous Handsome Man Kristoffer Polaha—returned to Reno February 11 to premiere his new movie Mimics  at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Northern Nevadans know him from his days attending school in Reno. Internationally, people know him from blockbusters like Jurassic World or as an official Hallmark Guy. My favorite credit of his comes with Wonder Woman 1984 , which lists him as the character “Handsome Man.” He's more than that--with vo

Lacking any flashy production values other than a couple of acting pros, East of Wall nonetheless looks impressive, its rodeo and horse opportunities providing strong visuals.

Sentimental Value offers an absorbing look at the often uneasy mix of family versus personal needs.