The British tradition of “service” is entirely foreign to those of us who were born in the U.S.A. Perhaps that explains the enduring appeal of British television shows and motion pictures depicting the class differences that exist between those who … Continue reading Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ Continues a Posh, Foreign Tradition
Raised in a musical household, it was perhaps inevitable that a talented young woman who loved to sing would sprout wings and fly away to stardom. In Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Freidman … Continue reading Review: ‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,’ Stirring Triumph Sings Out
In 2016, the accidental death of actor Anton Yelchin at the age of 27 shocked his friends, family, fans, and indeed, anyone who heard about it. Garret Price’s Love, Antosha endeavors to take stock of Yelchin’s life. Frankly, it’s a … Continue reading Review: ‘Love, Antosha’ Grieves Through Agony and Affection
Review: ‘The Lion King,’ Disney Aims for Straight Recreation Disney’s new version of The Lion King makes for a good pixel show, but it’s even more intriguing to consider how an opportunity to redefine the story was lost. Directed by … Continue reading Review: ‘The Lion King,’ Disney Aims for Straight Recreation
The buoyant comedy features excellent character development, appropriate stakes, and superhero stuff if you want it. Continue reading Review: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ Comic Relief in Europe
Yeesh! Under an elaborate disguise, the heart of an old-fashioned romantic comedy beats anews. Continue reading Review: ‘Yesterday,’ All My Troubles Seemed So Far Away Before I Saw This Movie
