Theaters are finally starting to open up after being closed for more than a year. But if you're still not comfortable going out in public and are still streaming your films at home, this series, "Worth a Look," might give you an idea of what to watch. These may not be the most critically acclaimed films. But they are still worth your time. The Town Three stars Director: Ben Affleck Stars: Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, John Hamm, Blake Lively, Pete Postlethwaite, Chris Cooper. Rated: R (for strong violence, pervasive language, some sexuality and drug use). Running time: 2:05 The bank heist film can be approached from the angle of how complex a job is and whether the main characters are good enough at what they do to pull it off. Then there is the cat and mouse game between the guy who heads the bank robbing crew and the federal agent who wants to catch him. This is the tack Ben Affleck takes in the film he co-wrote, directed and starred in. It could be pred...

  Let's hope we will be able to get back to experiencing films like they should be experienced -- in the theaters. Until then, you're likely getting the most out of your streaming services. So in this series, "Worth a Look," these may not be the most critically acclaimed films. But they are still worth your time. The American Three and a half stars Director: Anton Corbijn. Stars: George Clooney, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli, Irina Bjorklund, Thekla Reuten. Rated: R (for violence, sexual content and nudity). Running time: 1:43 “The American” is the anti-action action flick.   It’s about an assassin hiding out and waiting for instructions for his next job. But there are aren’t elaborate, massive shoot outs; no big explosions and only one small chase scene. Even the dialogue is sparse. But director Anton Corbijn takes this script based on the novel “A Very Private Gentleman” by Martin Booth and illustrates a more subdued story, a terrific antidote for ...

  Let's hope we will be able to get back to experiencing films like they should be experienced -- in the theaters. Until then, you're likely getting the most out of your streaming services. So in this series, "Worth a Look," these may not be the most critically acclaimed films. But they are still worth your time. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Three stars Director: Edgar Wright Stars: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Allison Pill, Ellen Wong, Anna Kendrick. Rated: PG-13 (for stylized violence, sexual content, language and drug references. Running time: 1:48. I had ambivalent feelings about seeing “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” simply because I was teetering on the point of Michael Cera saturation. Could I really take another film where he plays the lovable schlub with the dry wit? Yet, Edgar Wright -- yes he of “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” – sat in the captain’s chair for this one and those two of his previous films are indie favorit...