Entertainment

Hate on Skates Comes to the Cinema with “I, Tonya”

Why revisit the infamous tale of Tonya Harding? It turns out that the story of the famously trashy skater with talent enough to reach the Olympics but not the polish and poise typically required by the sport is a damned good one. In a confused burst of ‘good intentions’, Harding’s abusive ex-husband and his delusional best friend contract a dimwit to crack one of Tonya’s competitors on the knee with a pipe. The ensuing media circus remains one of the nation’s most memorable, however it takes a backseat here to the story of the woman herself, for whom you’ll find new compassion because Margo Robbie plays her with such genuine pathos. Alison Janney channels Tonya’s caustic mother to hilarious perfection, and Paul Walter Hauser (as the best friend) plays a uniquly absurd human with such specificity, he might deserve awards. THE WORD: What makes the biggest impression is its domestic violence — shockingly real with each sudden smack. THE WHERE: Theaters

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Jonathan Roche
Tags: movies

Recent Posts

Queer Fall Flair: How to Slay Your Queer Entertaining Season

As the leaves start doing their brilliant drag show across the trees, and that first…

2 days ago

Thirty-Five: A Look Back at Metrosource Magazine’s Enduring Legacy

Thirty-five years. It’s a milestone that speaks volumes – of resilience, evolution, and an unwavering…

2 days ago

Gluttony Is No Sin in Tuscany

In Tuscany, time is measured in meals. That was the lesson I took from our…

2 days ago

DOC NYC

America’s largest documentary film festival, DOC NYC, has a reputation for breaking molds and elevating…

2 days ago

JAPAN Fes

The roving, option-packed JAPAN Fes is one street food-centered extravaganza where tastebuds never grow bored,…

2 days ago

NYC Autumn Crush: Wine & Artisanal Food Festival

If a grand tasting featuring more than 100 award-winning wines, craft cocktails, artisanal bites and…

2 days ago