Now Playing — His Three Daughters
A trio of fine performances in a flawed family drama. Continue reading Now Playing — His Three Daughters
Category: Film
Then Playing — Wonka; After Office Hours; The Leopard Man
Reviews of films directed by Paul King, Robert Z. Leonard, and Jacques Tourneur. Continue reading Then Playing — Wonka; After Office Hours; The Leopard Man
Now Playing — My Old Ass
A fine coming-of-age dramedy with a couple different ages in play. Continue reading Now Playing — My Old Ass
Then Playing — The Sea Wolf; Twisters; The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Reviews of films directed by Michael Curtiz, Lee Isaac Chung, and Melvin Frank. Continue reading Then Playing — The Sea Wolf; Twisters; The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Actors’ Director — Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison directed Rod Steiger, Cher, and Olympia Dukakis to Oscar glory. Continue reading Actors’ Director — Norman Jewison
Then Playing — Wicked Little Letters; Babes; I Saw the TV Glow
Reviews of movies directed by Thea Sharrock, Pamela Adlon, and Jane Schoenbrun. Continue reading Then Playing — Wicked Little Letters; Babes; I Saw the TV Glow
Now Playing — Sing Sing
A docudrama about prisoners staging drama operates with a thesis of insistent humanity. Continue reading Now Playing — Sing Sing
Then Playing — Julia; A Quiet Place: Day One; The Naked Street
Reviews of films directed by Fred Zinnemann, Michael Sarnoski, and Maxwell Shane. Continue reading Then Playing — Julia; A Quiet Place: Day One; The Naked Street
Outside Reading — Fighting, Winning edition
This week featuring a huge batch of articles on this Kamala Harris moment, the acting power of Gena Rowlands, and more. Continue reading Outside Reading — Fighting, Winning edition
Gena Rowlands, 1930 – 2024
An acting talent beyond belief. Continue reading Gena Rowlands, 1930 – 2024
Coffee for Two 