Movie Review: “Ghostlight”
Here’s my review of an indie movie about a construction worker who becomes part of an amateur theatrical troupe working on “Romeo and Juliet,” and finds parallels with a tragedy in his own life.
Doc Du Soleil
Here’s my review of a documentary that goes behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil’s greatest show, “O,” as it recovered from being shut down during the COVID pandemic.
Movie Review: “Twisters”
This could have been a cheap knockoff sequel to the 1996 original. Instead it is one of the most entertaining disaster movies I’ve seen in a long time. Read my full review here.
Movie Review: “Fly Me To The Moon”
Here’s my review of a new romcom starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, revolving around the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission.
Movie Review: “Axel F”
Eddie Murphy recently told a reporter he doesn’t gravitate toward things he thinks would be challenging. That explains “Axel F,” the newest sequel in the “Beverly Hills Cop” universe. Is it worth your time? Read my full review here.
Why “1776” Is Still Relevant Today
I’m a longtime lover of “1776,” the musical about the men who wrote the Declaration Of Independence. Sadly, it’s relevant again at a time when the candle of democracy lit so long ago may be on the cusp of being snuffed. Let me explain.
Reel Spoilers: “Inside Out 2”
I’m back on the Reel Spoilers podcast with Tom, Joe, and Kevin to discuss and dissect “Inside Out 2.” Here’s the video of us in action and a link to the audio-only version.
Movie Review: “Daddio”
Here’s my review of “Daddio,” about a cabbie (Sean Penn) and his passenger (Dakota Johnson), who engage in a deeply personal conversation along the way. It’ll be on my Best Of ’24 list, too.