Ryan O’Neal
When Ryan O’Neal died, headlines referred to his lead role in the 1970 movie, “Love Story.” But my mind went to these four others I really enjoyed.
Reel Spoilers: “Napoleon”
I was happy to return to Reel Spoilers this week to discuss “Napoleon” with Kevin and Tom. You can watch the conversation here or download the audio as a podcast.
“The Killer”
I finally caught up with the new David Fincher movie that’s streaming on Netflix starring Michael Fassbender as an assassin. Here’s my review.
Spinal Re-Tapped
Rob Reiner has announced he, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Christopher Guest will make a “Spinal Tap” sequel. As much as I admire them, here’s why the concept worries me.
“Napoleon”
Here’s my review of Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” starring Joaquin Phoenix as the warring French emperor and Vanessa Kirby as his wife, Josephine.
What’s That Doing There?
A friend and I were discussing the movie “The Holdovers” when he told me he’d spotted this anachronism in the scene in a liquor store.
Albert Brooks Looks Back
Here are some of my thoughts after watching “Defending My Life,” the documentary about Albert Brooks made by his friend of sixty years, Rob Reiner (now streaming on Max).
“Your Lucky Day”
Here’s my review of a tense new thriller about a drug dealer who steals a very valuable lottery ticket from another customer in a convenience store — and then things begin to unravel.