Movies How an Actress Found the Humanity in the Chaos of Anna and the Apocalypse By Todd Jorgenson | 4 days ago Ella Hunt was attracted to this genre mashup of Christmas comedy, high-school musical, and zombie thriller for a different reason than you might think.
Movies Killer Queen: The Favourite Is Both Devious and Delightful By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago This surrealist exercise in historical revisionism from eccentric director Yorgos Lanthimos benefits from a trio of wonderful performances by its lead actresses.
Movies Filmmaker Aims to Shine a Fresh Light on an Opera Diva With Maria by Callas By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago The documentary recalls Callas' life and career, such as a 1957 trip to Dallas that included her being fired from the Metropolitan Opera via telegram.
Movies Still Fighting: Creed II Proves That Its Franchise Remains a Contender By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago This slick crowd-pleaser demonstrates that even after eight films spanning more than four decades, Sylvester Stallone still knows how to push the right buttons.
Movies Spin Doctor: The Front Runner Awkwardly Revisits Gary Hart’s Legacy By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago Given the current political climate, it’s fun to revisit the 1988 presidential candidate's campaign scandal, even if this muddled drama misses the point.
Movies How a Filmmaker Used Humor to Shift Public Perception About Adoption By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago Sean Anders based Instant Family in part on his own experiences before and adopting three children from the foster-care system.
Movies The New Animated Retelling of The Grinch Isn’t In the Giving Mood By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago The latest big-screen adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss short story has the whiff of a Christmas cash grab even if it inevitably provides some warm fuzzies.
Movies It’s Time to Extinguish the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Movie Franchise By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago Stieg Larsson's emotionally traumatized computer hacker has been watered down into a generic vigilante during an age of cinematic superhero overload.
Movies McCarthy Makes Forgery Feel Authentic in Can You Ever Forgive Me? By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago This biopic of fledgling author and notorious celebrity forger Lee Israel is also a nostalgic tribute to a bygone literary age.
Movies Making the Band Wasn’t Easy for Bohemian Rhapsody Actors By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago Authenticity was critical to those portraying the legendary rock band Queen, and specifically Freddie Mercury, in this authorized biopic.
Movies How a Documentary Filmmaker Got the Greatest to Talk About Greatness By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago In interviewing Gretzky, Rice, and Pele, director Gabe Polsky found that creativity, freedom, and self-expression bring the best out of young athletes.
Movies Despite Terrific Performances, Things Turn Ugly in Addiction Saga Beautiful Boy By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago This harrowing true-life drama about drug abuse, relapse, and recovery focuses on the impact of a teenager's substance abuse on his otherwise well-adjusted family.
