The New Version of “The Lion King” Looks Stunning, But Where’s the Heart and Soul?
JULY 30, 2019 I so admire the 1994 2-D animated “The Lion King.” I love everything about it — the look, the music, the voice acting, the Shakespearean story,…
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“Midsommar,” Ari Aster’s Latest Horror Triumph, Will Stay in Your Head For Days
JULY 15, 2019 Have you ever seen a horror movie that’s entirely shot in bright daylight? Neither had I until I saw Ari Aster’s latest horror offering, “Midsommar.” But…
Do Any of the Films from the First Half of 2019 Have a Chance at an Oscar Nomination?
JULY 9, 2019 I have a few thoughts. The first half of 2019’s movie year is in the books, and for some films, it was a very lucrative period. …
With “Toy Story 4,” The Best Movie Trilogy Ever Has a Worthy New Addition
JULY 2, 2019 When I sat down to watch “Toy Story 4,” I had my arms crossed, metaphorically at least. After Pixar announced that they were going to add…
“Late Night” Tackles the Role of Women in the Workplace with Sophistication and Wit
JULY 1, 2019 “Late Night” is about an Indian-American woman who is working for a late-night talk show host who is the only woman at the time leading a…
The 2020 Democratic Primary Race: The First Debate, Part II — Winners and Losers
JUNE 28, 2019 Photo: New York Times Well, that was not what I expected. Night 1 of the Democratic Presidential Debates on Wednesday was (with the exception of Julián…
The 2020 Democratic Primary Race: The First Debate, Part I — Winners and Losers
JUNE 27, 2019 Photo: The New York Times Spring training is over. Opening night for the race for the 2020 Democratic Party nomination kicked off in Miami FL with…
“Booksmart” Is One of the Funniest Comedies in Ages and One of the Best Films of the Year
JUNE 12, 2019 There are a number of great “one last party” high school comedies. “Superbad” is a good example. “American Graffiti” is even better. Now comes Olivia Wilde’s…
Moving Speeches Highlight an Otherwise Lackluster Tony Awards Ceremony
JUNE 10, 2019 After a moving turn as host of the Tony Awards in 2016 that occured just hours after the deadly Pulse nightclub shooting, James Corden returned on…
“Rocketman” — Now This Is How You Do It
MAY 30, 2019 “Rocketman” is a breath of fresh air in the musical biography genre. But, more importantly, it breathes fresh air in this whole movie year so far.…
