Cast Aces Williams’ Sisters Rise as Superstars in ‘King Richard’ Biopic

Cast Aces Williams’ Sisters Rise as Superstars in ‘King Richard’ Biopic

By Lynn VenhausAnyone’s journey on how we become who we are can be turned into a compelling narrative in the right hands, and while the... Details
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Offers Sentimental Tribute to Harold Ramis

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Offers Sentimental Tribute to Harold Ramis

By Lynn Venhaus Just in time to ride an ‘80s nostalgia wave, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is a sentimental link to the 1984 blockbuster hit, an opportunity... Details
Fly North Theatricals Make Merry with Free ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’

Fly North Theatricals Make Merry with Free ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’

By Lynn VenhausFilled with whimsy and good cheer, “A Year with Frog and Toad” is a delightful example of clever staging and accessible theater for... Details
‘The Grand Bolero’ is a Musically Engrossing Experience

‘The Grand Bolero’ is a Musically Engrossing Experience

By Alex McPherson Fueled by isolation, passion, obsession, and music booming with magisterial grandeur, director Gabriele Fabbro’s “The Grand Bolero” demands the biggest screen possible.... Details
‘Belfast’ Is Earnest Tribute to Home

‘Belfast’ Is Earnest Tribute to Home

By Alex McPherson Accessible and brimming with directorial skill, Sir Kenneth Branagh’s future awards hopeful, “Belfast,” is an affecting coming-of-age story set amidst civil conflict.... Details
Dull ‘Eternals’ Doesn’t Offer Anything Fresh in MCU Superhero World

Dull ‘Eternals’ Doesn’t Offer Anything Fresh in MCU Superhero World

By Lynn VenhausTrying to save the world shouldn’t be boring, but “Eternals” is one big giant yawn -- and easily the worst film in the... Details
‘The Beta Test’ Is Blistering Comedy

‘The Beta Test’ Is Blistering Comedy

By Alex McPherson Watching a nervous breakdown unfold has rarely been as fun as it is in Jim Cummings’ and PJ McCabe’s “The Beta Test.”... Details
Love Letter to Journalists, ‘The French Dispatch’ Is Too Much and Not Enough

Love Letter to Journalists, ‘The French Dispatch’ Is Too Much and Not Enough

By Lynn VenhausThink New Yorker meets Highlights for the literary geek chic. As a paean to print, “The French Dispatch” is a glorious reminder of... Details
Nostalgia Unleashed in ‘Last Night in Soho’

Nostalgia Unleashed in ‘Last Night in Soho’

By Alex McPherson A lusciously stylish descent into nostalgic madness, director Edgar Wright’s new film, “Last Night in Soho,” can’t match its technical brilliance with... Details
‘The French Dispatch’ Is An Extremely Rich, Tasty Concoction

‘The French Dispatch’ Is An Extremely Rich, Tasty Concoction

By Alex McPherson Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch” is an experience as eye-popping as it is utterly overwhelming. “The French Dispatch,” largely inspired by writers... Details