Movie Review: “Dear Evan Hansen”
My review of the movie version of the Broadway hit, starring its Tony-winning star, but lacking any sense of fun. I also take on the controversy about an actor in his late twenties playing a high schooler.
Movie Review: “The Eyes Of Tammy Faye”
I’m not sure why Jessica Chastain felt it necessary to portray Tammy Faye Bakker in a story about the overly made-up televangelist’s rise and fall, but here’s my review.
Movie Review: “Small Engine Repair”
My review of a new movie about a blue collar guy, his daughter, and his two lifelong friends, with a twist along the way I didn’t see coming that ramps up the intensity considerably.
Movie Review: “Worth”
My review of a movie (now on Netflix) starring Michael Keaton as Kenneth Feinberg, the lawyer charged with figuring out how to compensate the thousands of victims of the 9/11 attacks twenty years ago. With Amy Ryan, Stanley Tucci, and Laura Benanti.
Movie Review: “The Lost Leonardo”
My review of a documentary about how a single painting was sold for $450 million, what drove its price up so high, and whether it was really painted by da Vinci. It will be on my Best Documentaries Of 2021 list.
Movie Review: “Count Me In”
My review of a new documentary about drummers, including some of the biggest names in the business — past and present. It’s fun to watch them explain how they do what they do, and give credit to those who preceded and inspired them.