Movies
Death of a Playwright: Documentary Made by Arthur Miller’s Daughter Reveals “Lost” Institutionalized Son, Tempestuous Marriage to Marilyn Monroe
You have to give Rebecca Miller a lot of credit. A respected writer and director ("Maggie's Plan") the younger daughter of famed playwright Arthur...
Theater
Broadway: Joy Mangano Will Mop it Up with Broadway Musical Based On Her Life
You can hear it now: Joy Mangano will be mopping it up soon with a Broadway musical of her own. The QVC star who...
Music
Elvis Costello Killed it at Port Chester’s Capitol Theater After He Dumped Las Vegas Shows Because of Steve Wynn’s Sex Scandals
I guess we have Steve Wynn's bad behavior to thank for Elvis Costello's finale last night at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New...
Media
TV: OJ Confession Special Largely Ignored, ABC “American Idol” Return Down 23% from Last Show on Fox
Last night's TV ratings left a lot to be desired when it came to splashy spectaculars.
"American Idol"'s return to TV on ABC was good...
Music
Paul Simon Returning to Central Park for Career Finale? Singer Announces Last Tour Dates Forever Including Two Shows at Madison Square Garden
I can't believe it, but Paul Simon really is retiring from performing. He's just announced his last tour dates including two finales at Madison...
Featured
After 2 False Starts, Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” Premieres at SXSW AND Gets Standing Ovation– Director: Greatest Anxiety Attack I’ve Ever Had”
UPDATE out of SXSW: Erik Davis of Fandango, whose opinion I trust, says: " #ReadyPlayerOne is classic Steven Spielberg. It’s got the references, the...
Movies
Box Office Firsts: Black Directors Have #1 (“Black Panther”) and #2 (“Wrinkle in Time”), Ryan Coogler Second Black Director in Billion Dollar Club
A lot will be written this morning about Ava Duvernay's "A Wrinkle in Time" finishing second at the box office to Ryan Coogler's "Black...
Movies
Review: Wes Anderson is Barking Up the Right Tree with Winning, Whimsical “Isle of Dogs”
“Isle Of Dogs,” say it fast and yes, it does sound like “I love dogs.” That’s what the brilliant filmmaker Wes Anderson goes for...