Movies Despite a Great Cast, The Dead Don’t Die Isn’t Very Lively By Todd Jorgenson | 5 days ago This offbeat zombie thriller from Jim Jarmusch features his usual doses of deadpan self-awareness and sociopolitical satire, yet only occasionally sparks to life.
Movies More Female-Led Comedies Are a Good Thing, Even If Late Night is Full of Hot Air By Todd Jorgenson | 5 days ago This late-night television satire showcases Mindy Kaling's talent as a screenwriter and star, although it ultimately generates more wry smiles than big laughs.
Movies Three to See at the Oak Cliff Film Festival By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago Here are some recommendations to get you started on your eclectic experience at the young but formidable OCFF.
Movies How the Fashion Doc Halston Got Behind Those Famous Sunglasses By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago His research led filmmaker Frederic Tcheng in a different direction from the average movie about couture designers and disco-era flamboyance.
Movies A New York Screenwriter’s Trip to Frigid North Dakota Hatched The Tomorrow Man By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago After encountering some kind, if eccentric, locals, Noble Jones was writing dialogue for Ed, the quirky rural survivalist who inhabits the title role of his debut feature.
Movies By Not Remaining Grounded, Elton John’s Rocketman Biopic Finds Its Rhythm By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago This crowd-pleasing odyssey affectionately captures the colorful flamboyance of its star while downplaying some of the more painful personal details.
Movies Reading Between the Lines, Olivia Wilde Hopes Booksmart Is a Hollywood Breakthrough By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago The rookie filmmaker is using the spotlight from her acclaimed debut to promote gender equality on both sides of the camera.
Movies Why the Aladdin Live-Action Remake Can’t Recapture the Magic By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago Anyone hoping that this new version of the 1992 musical would match its predecessor’s enchantment and charm will find their wish wasn’t granted.
Movies How Ed Zwick Hopes to Reignite the Death-Penalty Debate With Trial by Fire By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago The veteran filmmaker digs into the controversial true-life case of a Corsicana man who was executed in 2004 after a possibly erroneous murder conviction.
Movies After 20 Years, John Burr Brings His Debut Feature Home to Dallas By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago On Thursday night, the Richardson native is coming back to the city where he grew up watching — and making — independent movies as a teenager.
Movies The Film Adaptation of Detective Pikachu Leaves One Giant Mystery Unsolved By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago Yes, Pokemon is more popular than ever. But like most games that have been turned into movies, it’s less fun to watch than it is to play.
Movies At 90, What Keeps Dr. Ruth as Chipper and Relevant as Ever By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago A new documentary recaps the life and career of the pioneering sex therapist, mixing good humor with a story of childhood trauma that few have heard before.
