Remembering movie comedy pioneer Al Christie and several Vitagraph Studios comedians – including John Bunny and Larry Semon – whose shorts are included in a new Kino Classics DVD set.
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Barbie box office: Despite the best efforts of American bigots and fascists, Greta Gerwig’s pink-hued fantasy dramedy is a billion-dollar hit. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star.
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Elemental box office: Peter Sohn’s computer-animated romantic comedy fantasy is Pixar and the Walt Disney Studios’ latest costly money-loser. Leah Lewis heads the voice cast.
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McLintock! (movie 1963): Loosely based on The Taming of the Shrew, this reactionary comedy Western marked the final pairing of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
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Sylvie of the Sunshine State (movie 2022) review: Sasha Levinson’s mother and daughter documentary depicts the difficulties of parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
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Pandemic Pillow Talk (series 2022): Summer Moore’s nutty and hilarious nine-episode web series revolves around the difficulties of dating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Forty-Year-Old Version (movie 2020): Making her directorial feature debut, Radha Blank also stars in midlife-crisis tale that evokes memories of Woody Allen and Paul Mazursky.
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The Women remake: Critics derided + moviegoers were indifferent to writer-director Diane English’s defanged + declawed all-star all-female feminist comedy.
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Trouble Is My Business (movie 2018) review: Tongue-in-cheek film noir homage evokes memories of classic Hollywood crime dramas like The Maltese Falcon.
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The Doll (movie 1919) review: Ernst Lubitsch satire features incredibly inventive production design. Ossi Oswalda (‘the German Mary Pickford’) and Hermann Thimig stars.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (movie 2017) review: Despite Chris Pratt, this particular Marvel franchise is already starting to feel a bit stale. James Gunn directed.
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The Boss (movie 2016) review: Melissa McCarthy wastes her talent in dreary comedy directed by husband Ben Falcone. Kristen Bell and Peter Dinklage costar.
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Bread and Butter (movie 2014) review: Indie comedy-drama provides evidence that late-life virginity is detrimental to your emotional health.
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In Stereo (movie 2015) review: Sharp and well-acted romantic comedy feels like a throwback to edgy American indies of years past.
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Bert Williams: Lime Kiln Club Field Day (movie 1913) review: Long-forgotten silent offers a rare look at black people’s lives in the early 20th century.
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The Donovan Affair (movie 1929) review: Frank Capra’s largely forgotten first all-talkie is now a silent. Jack Holt and Agnes Ayres star.
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Teacher of the Year (movie 2014) review: Indie comedy presents its views on education in a cleverly humorous manner. Matt Letscher stars.
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The Girl in Tails (movie 1926) review: Karin Swanström and Hjalmar Bergman show that to fight oppression women must stand up and scandalize.
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Robert Pattinson in Maps to the Stars. ‘Maps to the Star’s trailer and clips: Julianne Moore goes ballistic after losing a role, Robert Pattinson learns that Mia Wasikowska’s parents are …
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Blue Jasmine (movie 2013) review: Woody Allen shows he’s pissed in this mordantly thoughtful and beautifully acted social satire. Cate Blanchett and Sally Hawkins star.
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The Lone Ranger (movie 2013) review: Johnny Depp is a key problem in Gore Verbinski’s bloated action Western. Armie Hammer costars as the title character.
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The Hangover Part III (movie 2013) review: Todd Phillips’ threequel has turned out to be a waste of time, money and talent. Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis star.
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Dark Horse (movie 2011) review: A fantastic supporting cast (Mia Farrow, Donna Murphy et al) makes this tenebrous Todd Solondz comedy a must-see. Jordan Gelber has the lead role.
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Maps to the Stars for Robert Pattinson / David Cronenberg? Above, Pattinson in Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis (Paul Giamatti in background) Robert Pattinson hates Twilight, according to those who have taken seriously …
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Jean Dujardin Les infidèles / The Players World Trade Center 9/11 Joke Censored due to Best Actor Oscar concerns claims report.
’31 Days of Oscar’: Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) series continues with an eclectic array of 12 comedies that (hopefully) will make you laugh while forcing you to ask some tough …
As an RKO and MGM star, sassy blonde Ann Sothern had an unconventional professional trajectory: A and B movies in a decades-long film career that had no less than 2 …
Here’s a brief look – to be expanded – at Turner Classic Movies’ June 2017 European Vacation Movie Series this evening, June 23. Tonight’s destination of choice is Italy. Starring …
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Movie: Bigger Flop Than Expected for Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Warner Bros which is having dismal year at box office.
Spy (movie 2015) review: Melissa McCarthy rises to the occasion in Paul Feig’s transgressive feminist comedy. Jason Statham and Miranda Hart costar.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (movie 2014) review: An excellent Ralph Fiennes shines in Wes Anderson’s visually and thematically expansive feast. Jude Law and Saoirse Ronan costar.
Garth & Wayne’s World with Dana Carvey and Mike Myers. Wayne’s World movie: Mike Myers & Dana Carvey + director Penelope Spheeris to attend Academy screening Wayne’s World, starring Saturday …