‘Bonhoeffer’ – Powerful Profile in Moral Courage
Moral clarity matters, but capturing it on screen can be daunting. “Bonhoeffer. Pastor. Spy. Assassin” walks that tightrope, more often than not delivering what an […]
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Stallone’s MAGA Move Can’t Stop ‘Tulsa King’
Zachary Levi called his public support for Donald Trump “career suicide.” Many of his peers feel the same, which explains why they stay quiet rather […]
‘Gladiator 2’ Gets the Bloody Job Done
Age has been kind to both director Ridley Scott and his 2000 epic “Gladiator.” Scott’s film earned Best Picture honors at the turn of the […]
Hollywood Turns on Sebastian Stan for Craziest Reason
Sebastian Stan went from an MCU darling to serious actor in one awards season. This fall, Stan stars in “A Different Man,” a black comedy […]
‘Juror #2’ Proves Clint Eastwood Still Has It
It’s no accident Clint Eastwood is still a star at 94. Few share the actor/director’s bond with the American public. He knows what stories captivate […]
NOW It’s OK to Mock President Biden’s Mental State
Comedy shouldn’t have any rules. Audiences decide what’s appropriate and what’s beyond the pale. Tell a series of mean, racially-charged jokes and you might find […]
Justine Bateman Shames Clooney, Hanks, Streep and More
The biggest “new” star of Trump 2.0 might be an ’80s sitcom veteran. Justine Bateman of “Family Times” fame is back in the spotlight on […]
Variety Slams ‘Am I Racist?’ Awards Campaign
The team behind the top-grossing documentary of the decade did the unexpected. The Daily Wire submitted Matt Walsh’s “Am I Racist?” for Oscar consideration. At […]
‘Can I Get a Witness?’ Avoids Hollywood Lectures
A key flaw with most “message” movies is that they invite a one-sided dialogue if they invite one at all. The filmmakers take for granted […]
‘A Real Pain’ Delivers Bittersweet Buddy Comedy
Kieran Culkin’s character in “A Real Pain” can light up a room. Just ask his cousin David, played by writer/director Jesse Eisenberg. That light exposes […]