Four Showbiz Notes
Observations about four recent showbiz stories that caught my eye: a screen duo’s return, a magazine redefines time, a David Mamet stage play bombs, and why movie comedies are struggling at the box office.
Movie Review: “Yesterday”
Here’s my review of the movie based on a simple idea: what would you do if you woke up as the only musician in the world who remembers The Beatles?
DVR Alert: “Apollo 11”
The don’t-miss documentary “Apollo 11” airs on CNN tonight. It’s my highest-rated movie of 2019, so set your DVR to catch it. Here’s my review from earlier this year.
Movie Review: “Toy Story 4”
I didn’t think the “Toy Story” saga needed to continue after the Kleenex-soaking emotional finale of the third movie, but I was wrong. Here’s my review of the fourth movie in the series, which features some new characters along with your old favorites.
Movie Review: “Shaft”
There’s a new movie about the black private dick who’s a sex machine to all the chicks. Yes, I’m talking about John Shaft. Here’s my review.
Movie Review: “Late Night”
Here’s my review of “Late Night,” Mindy Kaling’s satire of late-night television, with a host who seems kinda Letterman-like — except she’s played by Emma Thompson.