Film Reviews: The Courier, New Order, CODA, First Cow

Published: Aug. 13, 2021, 10:26 p.m.

The Courier - Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

New Order - A lavish high-society wedding unexpectedly turns into a class struggle that leads to a violent coup.

CODA - As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

First Cow - A skilled cook has travelled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business.