Movie Review: “The Climb”
If you enjoy reading my reviews of really bad movies, here’s one for you — a buddy comedy with no laughs that is my current leader for Worst Movie Of 2020.
Movie Review: A Harry Chapin Documentary
Here’s my review of a new documentary about Harry Chapin, the 1970s singer/songwriter/activist who was one of music’s greatest storytellers, with whom I always felt a personal connection.
Movie Review: “Let Him Go”
My review of a new movie starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner — not as Superman’s parents, but as a couple desperate to find their grandson — with a scene-stealing performance by Lesley Manville.
Movie Review: “American Utopia”
I can’t think of anyone else who has appeared in two truly great concert movies — but David Byrne has, thanks to “American Utopia,” a filmed version of his hit Broadway show, now streaming on HBO Max. Here’s my review.
Movie Review: “Synchronic”
Here’s my review of a sci-fi horror movie about a designer drug that causes havoc in the lives of those who take it, starring one of the “Avengers” and Mister “Fifty Shades.”
“Soul” Crushing
Having seen — and enjoyed — almost every big screen movie Pixar has produced, I was disappointed to hear that its newest project, “Soul,” will not make its debut in theaters next year. Here’s why.
DVR Alert: “The Way I See It”
Tonight, MSNBC will show “The Way I See It,” a documentary about the work of former Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza, who captured many indelible images during his years in both the Obama and Reagan administrations.
Movie Review: “A Life On Our Planet”
A new documentary from one of our best nature documentarians, in which he not only shares more magnificent footage of our world, but also laments the impact of climate change, and offers some hopeful suggestions on what can still be done.