‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ review: Phoenix, Gaga skimp on villainy
Folie à deux — a shared madness — is a natural theme for a musical romance between Batman characters, but in Todd Phillips’ fitfully paced…
Review: Nickel Creek awes and amazes at the tiny Largo theater
Nickel Creek played an intimate warmup show at Largo at the Coronet for a lucky crowd Wednesday that piled into the L.A. theater for a…
‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’ review: Kindness is the takeaway
In 2017, the film “Wonder” was a surprise critical and commercial hit for Lionsgate. Adapted from a children’s novel by R.J. Palacio, the film starred…
Review: Sam Morrison’s solo show ‘Sugar Daddy’ has issues
In “Sugar Daddy,” comedian Sam Morrison sets out to convert tragedy into stand-up comedy. A form of self-therapy, the show (at the Wallis through Oct.…
‘Lee’ review: Winslet brings prickly photojournalist to life
One of the animating questions in a film about a war correspondent is “Why?” Why do they do what they do? Why do they keep…
‘Transformers One’ review: Animated prequel is well crafted
Leave it to the medium of animation to infuse new life into an intellectual property that has diluted itself with each sequel spawned for the…
‘In the Summers’ review: Residente as flawed divorced dad
As “In the Summers” begins, Vicente is anxious. Sitting in his car, obsessively flicking his lighter, absentmindedly banging his hand on the steering wheel to…
US Secret Service admits failures in review of shooting at Trump rally | US Election 2024 News
Internal review identifies poor planning, communication breakdown and ‘complacency’ of some agents.The United States Secret Service has acknowledged a series of security failures it made…
Review: ‘Matlock’ and 3 more broadcast dramas to check out
The weather’s finally turned cool, the kids are back in school and network television shows are premiering — yes, fall is here!Though it has become…
‘The Substance’ review: Fearless Demi Moore in showbiz satire
Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat is fascinated by butts. “The Substance,” her Cannes-winning gross-out joke about an aging Hollywood actress with a high threshold for self-inflicted pain,…
Emmys review: Eugene and Dan Levy hosted positive show with age theme
On Sunday night from the Peacock Theater, the 76th edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards were broadcast, and let’s all take a moment to appreciate…
Review: Sara Porkalob shines in ‘Dragon Lady’ at Geffen Playhouse
Three generations of women are assembled in Sara Porkalob’s “Dragon Lady,” the first in her three-part series of musicals about what she refers to as…
‘Look Into My Eyes’ review: Complex profile of NYC psychics
As Lana Wilson’s documentary about psychics “Look Into My Eyes” opens, a gray New York sky hovers above a nondescript building. A modest yellow glow…
‘How to Die Alone’ review: Natasha Rothwell on seeking self-acceptance
In “How to Die Alone,” creator-star Natasha Rothwell (“Insecure,” “Saturday Night Live”) plays Melissa, or Mel, described by Hulu, where it premieres Friday, as “a…
‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ review: Tracking down a typing legend
Role models come in all shapes and sizes, invariably saying more about the nature of influencing than the person setting the example. A hearty thank-you,…
‘The Front Room’ review: Brandy’s return to horror is stolen
“Are you f— kidding me?” a character whispers to herself, disbelievingly, in “The Front Room” (she’s played by singer-actor Brandy Norwood, returning to horror movies…
‘His Three Daughters’ review: Coon, Lyonne and Olsen excel
Set inside a cramped New York apartment where adult sisters on the brink of estrangement await their father’s last breath, “His Three Daughters,” from writer-director…
Review: ‘Memnon’ restores forgotten African hero to Greek myths
For its 18th annual outdoor theater production, the Getty Villa has reached beyond the surviving canon of ancient Greek and Roman plays. Taking center stage…
‘Fight Night’ review: Kevin Hart leads fact-stretching series
On Oct. 26, 1970, the night Muhammad Ali made his comeback fight in Atlanta against Jerry Quarry, a houseful of party guests, including some heavy…
‘English Teacher’ review: A sweet, funny look at high school educators
There have been shows about teachers in every era of television, going back to “Our Miss Brooks” and not even including all the many series…