Saturday, December 20, 2025

Movies

Happy Birthday Woody Allen: Flashback to My 2014 Interview Talking Classic Films and Malted Milk Shakes

Since Woody Allen turns 86 today, I thought I'd republish it. Woody remains my favorite all time filmmaker. Since this article he made Rifkin's...

Steven Spielberg and “West Side Story” Join the Oscar Race in the Lead, Upsetting All the Prognosticators

So: Steven Spielberg's version of "West Side Story" is a year late because of the pandemic. Screened today and last night, "WSS" joins the...

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “Lost Daughter” Sweeps Gotham Independent Film Awards, “Flee” is Best Documentary

The only place to be on Monday night in New York was at 55 Wall Street where the independent film Gotham Awards went off...

Review: Ben Affleck Gives An Affecting Performance in George Clooney’s “The Tender Bar,” the Perfect Movie for Streaming

I was a little surprised to see an Academy DVD of George Clooney's "The Tender Bar" arrive over the weekend. Even though it was...

Princess Diana Not Proving to Be A Box Office Draw as “Spencer” Movie Makes Just $610 Per Theater in 3rd Week

Maybe Princess Diana is trying to tell us something from the great beyond. After more hype than a Muhammad Ali boxing match, "Spencer," the movie...

Box Office: “Dune” Finally Crosses $100 Million Line, But Will Smith’s “King Richard” a Royal Bust

More good news, bad news, this time for Warner Bros. "Dune," which I think is a Best Picture nominee with many more nods as well,...

Box Office: Gaga’s “Gucci” Heads to $23 Mil Opening, “Licorice Pizza” Has Tasty Premiere, “Belfast” Is a Gem

Friday box office was good for everyone, even Lady Gaga. "House of Gucci" took in $5.7 million yesterday, whipping its total up to $13.3 million...

BEATLES “Get Back” Part 3: 8 Hours Come to a Triumphant, Emotional, Satisfying Conclusion

I've just finished the third part of Peter Jackson's "Get Back," which ends with the Beatles on the roof at Apple Records, 3 Savile...