Tracee Ellis Ross Lights up the Screen as a Conflicted Diva in ‘The High Note’
A lighthearted take on music industry is explored in “The High Note,” a dramedy with an old-school feel from director…
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Go on the Run in Screwball Comedy ‘The Lovebirds’
There’s nothing quite like getting inadvertently involved in a murder to get a couple out of a rut. Issa Rae and…
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon Reunite for a Final Odyssey in ‘The Trip to Greece’
In the fourth and final installment of “The Trip” series, actors and friends Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon,…
‘The Painter and the Thief’ Follows an Artist as She Makes Peace With the Man Who Stole Her Art
In the documentary “The Painter and the Thief,” we get a heist, a search for stolen art, and the discovery of a tattooed criminal.
‘Scoob!’ Exchanges the Mystery and Charm of a Classic for an Animated Action Romp
Is it that hard to make a normal “Scooby-Do” animated movie? “Scoob!” seems to think so. It is the latest beloved series reboot which…
Lauren Lapkus on ‘The Wrong Missy,’ Working With David Spade, and Staying Connected During Lockdown
After a busy few years that has included roles on shows like “The Big Bang Theory” and “Good Girls,” and in films such as “Holmes and Watson” and “The Unicorn,” gifted…
Josh Trank on Putting ‘Fantastic Four’ Behind Him and Returning to the Director’s Chair With ‘Capone’
Josh Trank is putting the past behind him. The director’s latest film, “Capone,” imagines the final days of the…
Opposites Attract in Happy Madison’s Zany Netflix Rom-Com ‘The Wrong Missy’
Dating after a long-term relationship is always an adjustment, but corporate drone Tim (David Spade) has an especially bumpy journey in the Netflix comedy…
Tom Hardy Loses His Mind as a Demented, Ailing Kingpin in Josh Trank’s ‘Capone’
Debilitated and haunted by a bloody conscience, former crime boss terror Al Capone sits alone in his Florida mansion awaiting death. It is a riveting concept and the starting point of…
‘Have a Good Trip’ Humorously Examines What We Think We Know About Psychedelics
After thirty years of working as a writer and producer on shows like “The Simpsons,” “Late Show With David Letterman” and “Parks and Recreation,” Donick Cary…
‘Valley Girl’ Remake Turns ’80s Teen Rom-Com Into an Exhilarating Jukebox Musical
“Valley Girl,” the classic 1983 teen rom-com that helped launch the career of Nicolas Cage, has been remade for 2020 as an exuberant jukebox…
Caitlin Moran’s Adventures as a Young Rock Critic Come to Life in Dramatized ‘How to Build a Girl’
The lucky writer finds a platform where they can hone their voice and express their ideas, all the while continuing to grow in this journey called life. “…
‘Spaceship Earth’ Looks Back at the Utopian Vision of Biosphere 2
“Spaceship Earth” makes you thankful for the very existence of videotape. It tells a true story so intriguing, strange and unique that it’s a…
‘Rewind’ Searches Through Painful Memories in the Pursuit of Healing
Our lives are part of vast chronicles captured through pictures and video. Not all such documents of our existence record only joy, some may hide truths more terrible to understand. “…
Michelle Obama Reflects on Life After the White House in ‘Becoming’
Netflix’s “Becoming” follows former First Lady Michelle Obama as she crisscrosses America promoting her bestselling memoir of the same name. What this small documentary…
In ‘Arkansas,’ People Are Strange but the Plot Lacks a Decent Scheme
“Arkansas” has the curious feeling of always knowing it’s just a movie. It has been made by someone who has absorbed so many other…