Despite exceptional performances from Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale, Netflix’s adaptation falls short of the original’s dizzying heights. Continue reading ‘American Son’ Stumbles in the Jump from Stage to Screen
HBO’s highly-anticipated adaptation of the celebrated graphic novel gets off to a bizarre, fascinating start. Continue reading Regina King Leads the War Against White Supremacy in the Arresting Premiere of Watchmen
The latest musical legend biopic is par for the course: a superlative performance, but little else. Continue reading Renée Zellweger Flies Over the Rainbow, But Judy Slips Beneath It
Brad Pitt is the brightest star in this contemplative, confounding space drama. Continue reading Ad Astra is a Stunning, Challenging Odyssey Through Space and the Human Psyche
The legendary diva opens up in the lead-up to her new album Courage. Continue reading Céline Dion Sensitively Explores the Stages of Grief on Her Excellent Trio of New Singles
Lopez delivers a career-best performance in this energetic, empowering real-life tale of stripping and scamming. Continue reading Jennifer Lopez Swings Her Way to Oscar Glory in the Fabulous ‘Hustlers’
Taylor Swift returns to form by following the silver lining. Continue reading Taylor Swift Indulges in the Joy of Being a Lover, Not a Fighter
Sony and Marvel just couldn’t help themselves, and we are all going to suffer because of it. Continue reading How Studio Hubris is Ruining Spider-Man… Again
