Tell anyone you’ve just seen The Tragedy of Macbeth and you’ll almost certainly have to follow up with, “Which one?” First put on in 1606 (what a time), there have since been several productions of “Macbeth” on stage, and several…
‘Don’t Look Up’ review: Adam McKay’s angry, exhaustive satire is a miss
On “Murder,” one of The Office‘s funniest episodes, the employees at Dunder-Mifflin’s Scranton branch face catastrophe. The company’s economic situation is dire, and rumors of bankruptcy begin to float around the workspace. Of course, that could mean lost jobs, losses…
‘Being the Ricardos’ review: Aaron Sorkin fails to pay tribute to Hollywood icon Lucille Ball
If there’s a hint of affection for the subject at the heart of Being the Ricardos, the latest from Aaron Sorkin, then it’s buried in soaked piles of overwrought dialogue and oversimplified characterizations. Failing yet again to demonstrate any style or…
‘Nightmare Alley’ review: Guillermo del Toro’s latest is deceptive, but not in the way you might think.
There’s a con at play, this beguiling sense that everything isn’t exactly what it seems. It dances with the allure of the carnival, but never shies away from the ruse. You’re constantly left with the sense that you’re on the…
‘West Side Story’ (2021) review: Spielberg elevates the beloved musical with depth and beauty.
At first, I was very nervous to watch this movie. West Side Story is one of the most beloved musicals in theater history. So the stakes for this remake were high. In addition, considering the racist overtones of the depiction…
‘The Unforgivable’ review: Sandra Bullock returns with a knockout, dramatic performance
I have yet to find a Sandra Bullock movie I do not like. From The Proposal to Ocean’s 8 to Bird Box, not one has ever left me disappointed. And let me tell you, Bullock’s most recent Netflix film, The…
‘Licorice Pizza’ review: Paul Thomas Anderson serves up a fresh, taboo slice of Old Hollywood
Ah, Paul Thomas Anderson. Is there anything he can’t do? Well, yes actually, he apparently can’t make a movie that you could ever honestly call “too short.” Thankfully, he also can’t seem to make a movie that wastes a single…