Review: “Tár”
My review of a new movie starring Cate Blanchett as one of very few women who have become conductors of major orchestras — but it turns out, she shares some of the same predatory qualities as men who preceded her.
Review: “Raymond and Ray”
My review of a new movie starring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke whose father has died and, despite their estrangement from him, agree to fulfill his last wish by digging his grave — and there are lots more layers to peel in this story.
Review: “Fiddler’s Journey”
A couple of years ago, I named a documentary about the making of “Fiddler On The Roof” the best of the year. Now, there’s another doc about the classic musical I’ve loved since I was young. Here’s my review.
Review: “Amsterdam”
My review of David O. Russell’s new movie, with an ensemble cast led by Christian Bale, John David Washington, and Margot Robbie in a muddled story about love, friendship, war, and an attempted political coup.
Review: “The Good House”
My review of a new movie starring Sigourney Weaver as a realtor with a drinking problem in an upscale Massachusetts town and Kevin Kline as an old flame she rekindles a relationship with.
Review: “Confess, Fletch”
I couldn’t understand why the new Fletch movie, starring Jon Hamm in the role Chevy Chase made famous, got virtually no promotion by its distributor, Paramount. Then I went to see it. Here’s my review.
Review: “Don’t Worry, Darling”
Here’s my review of a new movie from director Olivia Wilde, starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine. Amidst all the tabloid stories about its production, is it worth your money to see in a theater? Read on.
Review: “McEnroe”
My review of a new documentary about John McEnroe, from his years as a wooden racket-wielding bad boy of the tennis court to his current position as one of the most respected analysts in sports television.