Ratings based on four-star system.
‘Precious’
Rated R
??? 1?2
The first 20 minutes of “Precious” are so intense, you may not feel
like sticking it out. Stick it out. This is an exceptional film about
nearly unendurable circumstances, endured. …

Young Viewer’s Take
Greg Vellante
There is no such thing as a perfect book-to-movie adaptation, but “Shutter Island” is about as close to flawless as any film could possibly get.
Yes, in terms of transferring Dennis Lehane’s eerie …

MANCHESTER — Love Dogs promise a performance to get your heart pounding at Strange Brew Tavern on Friday, Feb. 26 at 9 p.m.

Make an especially sweet date with the family to see “Willy Wonka Junior” at 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Feb. 25 and 26, and at the Rochester Opera House.

The audience will join the charismatic, …