Biography
‘Tony’ Review: No Real Reservations, Just Delights
In 1975, a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain wants to be a writer but takes a summer job at a Cape Cod restaurant, learning under the tutelage of a Brazilian-born restaurateur.
‘A Magnificent Life’ Review: Chomet’s Gentle Reverie
This story follows the life of 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol, an acclaimed playwright, novelist, and filmmaker, who is visited by a vision of his childhood self.
‘Blue Moon’ Review: Ethan Hawke Dazzles in Richard Linklater’s Intimate Character Study
In 1943, lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical "Oklahoma!"
‘Oppenheimer’ Review: The Power of the Atom in the Palm of Nolan’s Hand
The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Theater Review: While Not Perfect, ‘Tina’ is Simply the Best
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrac...
TIFF 2022 Review: ‘Chevalier’ – A Lively Look at an Unsung Historical Figure
Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave an a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a compo...
TV Review: ‘Candy’ Reminds Us Not to Fall for the Illusion of Perfect
Candy Montgomery is a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right -- good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions -- but when the pressure of co...
TV Review: ‘The Offer’ Is Flawed But Impossible To Refuse
Al Ruddy's experience of making the 1972 film "The Godfather" with Francis Ford Coppola.
TV Review: ‘The Dropout’ Delivers On Its Confoudning Lead Character
In a tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong, Elizabeth Holmes develops healthcare technology that puts millions of patients at risk and loses everything in the blink of an eye.