Music
SXSW 2026 Review: John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ Is The Feel-Good Film of 2026
A review of John Carney’s Power Ballad, which stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The film made its North American premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival.
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Review: Music Documentary on Iconic Band Rocks on IMAX
Interviews, performances, and never-before-seen footage provide insight into the origins of Led Zeppelin and their meteoric rise to musical stardom.
Sundance 2025 Review: ‘Sly Lives!’ Is Another Great Jawn Dealing With Black Legacy
From Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, the Oscar-winning director of Summer of Soul, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreakin...
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Review: Is This Love or Just Playing the Hits?
Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
2023 Preview: The Hollywood Bowl Summer Season is Back!
Join thousands of music lovers at the Hollywood Bowl—where a million memories are made and summer lasts forever.
‘The Velvet Underground’ Review: Take the Trip Without a Map
The Velvet Underground explores the multiple threads that converged to bring together one of the most influential bands in rock and roll.
‘Soul’ Review: Pixar Hits All The Right Notes
Chike Coleman reviews Pixar's Soul, another hit for the animation studio, with an emphasis on jazz this time around.
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Review: Boseman’s Electrifying Final Bow
A blues singer and her trumpeter have creative differences when it comes to her music.
‘The Ventures: Stars on Guitars’ Review: A Personal and Wildly Entertaining Documentary
Documentary film on the #1 instrumental rock group in the world, The Ventures. The story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of playing the...