Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Movies

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...

Box Office UPDATE: “House of Gucci” Struggles In Its Second Day, Falls 19% Despite Lady Gaga Fans

FRIDAY AM 11/26: "Gucci" fell 19% on Thanksgiving day, bringing its three day (two day if you by the preview included) to $7.6 million....

Peter Jackson’s 3 Hour “Get Back” Part 2 Revelations Include Billy Preston Dubbed “Fifth Beatle” by John Lennon

The second part of Peter Jackson's "Get Back" airs on Disney Plus tomorrow, Friday. I've already reviewed Part 1.  Jackson cannot be more highly...

Review: Lady Gaga Grabs Ridley Scott’s “The House of Gucci” By the Shutters, And Rattles It Til the Doorknobs Fall Off

It takes Ridley Scott at least two hours and change to tell the story of how Patrizia Reggiani, a maybe social climber and  gold...