BAD EDUCATION (2019)

Based on the real-life Rape of Roslyn, LI, Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman), superintendent of that Long Island town's school system, and his chief administrator, Pam Glukin (Allison Janney), embezzled $11 million in public education funds before being brought down by a reporter (Geraldine Viswanathan) for the high school newspaper. The acting carries this film well, with Jackman especially good as smooth, self-confident Tassone, revered locally for his results but leading multiple secret lives. Janney is a real New-Yawker, with a lavish lifestyle hiding in plain sight. Supporting cast includes three "The Irishman" veterans: Ray Romano as chair of the school board; Welker White as a school office worker, and Kathrine Narducci as a parent . Director Cory Finlay has a light touch, and the movie has many comedic moments, but they never get in the way of the message: Crime Does Not Pay. Pretty good overall.