It’s essentially unviewable. I catch glimpses of things shifting now and then... mostly just areas of deep shadow, and I honestly have no idea what is happening. This feels like one of those instances where they use HDR as an excuse to make the picture so dark that you can't possibly discern anything, regardless of how you adjust your television. It’s advertised as a film, but a movie is something you expe…

While "Nonnas" doesn't break new ground or offer unexpected turns, its shortcomings in inventiveness are compensated by a genuine warmth and emotional honesty that connects deeply. Stephen Chbosky directs with clear feeling, and the performers bring vibrancy, levity, and depth to their roles. It’s an affectionate celebration of kinship, heritage, the women who nurtured us, and how food can mend relationships and e…