Biography
‘House of Gucci’ Review: Straightforward Yet Chic
House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murde...
‘Tick, Tick…Boom’ Review: A Vibrant Ode to Musical Theater
On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.
TV Review: ‘The Great’ Returns with More Raunchiness, Scheming & Betrayal
In season two of "The Great," Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own -- but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it's nothing compared to the realities of 'liberating' a ...
TIFF 2021 Review: ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Is In Need of Some Divine Inspiration
An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
Telluride Review: ‘Spencer’ Showcases The Best Performance of 2021
During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.
Telluride Review: ‘King Richard’ serves up some serious awards potential
Venus and Serena Williams came from an unlikely background to dominate the world of tennis. Taking a look at these tennis superstars and how they became who they are after the coaching from their fath...
TV Review: ‘Genius: Aretha’ Launches Cynthia Erivo Into Emmy Race
Alan French reviews the latest season of the "Genius" anthology series. The latest season, "Genius: Aretha," focuses on Aretha Franklin's rise to fame.
‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Review: Audra Day’s Terrific Performance Can’t Save This Film
Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous...
Film News: Deon Taylor to direct ‘Freedom Ride’ a new film that will celebrate the Freedom Riders and John Lewis
Freedom Ride is set in 1961 and details the actions of a multiracial group of young activists, led by twenty-year-old John Lewis, as they decide to take matters into their own hands in the fight agai...