‘Kneecap’ review: Rowdy Irish rap trio tells its own story
A pair of proudly Irish-speaking lads stump for their marginalized native language when they become underground rappers in the box-bursting, enjoyable “Kneecap.” That’s also the…
‘Company’ review: Gender-swapped revival dazzles with Britney Coleman
Robert or Bobby — as he’s known to his friends — the protagonist of “Company,” Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1970 musical, has always been…
‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ review: An intimate look at an icon
Why do I find Elizabeth Taylor so fascinating? My admiration for her work comes down, perhaps unusually, to the Zeffirelli-Shakespeare “The Taming of the Shrew”…
‘Sebastian’ review: A gay writer courts risk to spur career
The impulse to write what you know can be as emboldening as it can be restricting. In director Mikko Mäkelä’s soulful and observant feature “Sebastian,”…
‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ review: Awkward growing pains
The sheer existence of this live-action adaptation of the classic children’s book “Harold and the Purple Crayon” inspires a number of questions on a basic…
‘The Instigators’ review: Damon and Affleck, comic criminals
Moviegoers and critics often say that what they want more from films is originality. But let’s not dismiss the sturdy pleasures of the reliably familiar.…
Man Utd: Erik ten Hag Q&A – manager has ‘left behind’ review of his job
It was 25 May when Manchester United deservedly beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final.The victory was remarkable for many reasons, coming as it…
Review: ‘Clue’ at the Ahmanson is mindless fun
Whether you agree with the choice of punctuation in “Clue: Live on Stage!” depends to a large extent on what you think of Jonathan Lynn’s…
Didi review: A coming-of-age story that is nostalgic, poignant and painfully funny
DIDI(15) 91mins ★★★★☆IN ye olden days of 2008 – before the reign of WhatsApp and TikTok, when the emoji alphabet was still in its infancy –…
‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ review: Emma Myers shines as a sleuth
As someone who grew up reading the Hardy Boys, collecting a long shelf of those beautiful blue spines, I am all about the teenage detective.…
iGel Mattress review: I can sleep in summer without an A/C thanks to the iGel Mattress
IT'S fair to say that the iGel mattress is something of a throwback.In a market dominated by supremely convenient bed-in-a-box brands such as Emma and…
‘Coup!’ review: Class warfare born of pandemic and inequity
As early as the end of 2020, a wave of films began to speak to the COVID-19 pandemic, either explicitly or unintentionally via the limits…
‘Made in England’ review: Scorsese celebrates filmmaking duo
Those who believe that filmmaking is inherently collaborative know that the movies written, produced and directed by the Englishman Michael Powell and the Hungarian Emeric…
‘Great Absence’ review: A distant father fades into dementia
When dementia becomes a principal player in any household, the ravages of loss start early. It’s in that unsettling space, in which confusion grips all…
Olympics opening ceremony review: Paris shines, but not on TV
France took the opening ceremony of the Olympics out of the customary arena and onto the River Seine — and into the rain — Friday…
‘The Fabulous Four’ review: Frenemies hit a tropical locale
In “The Fabulous Four,” a quartet of female friends in their golden years — played by a powerhouse group of beloved and lauded actors —…
‘Time Bandits’ review: A reimagined, delightful historical adventure
“Time Bandits,” premiering Wednesday on Apple TV+, adopts the premise and particulars of Terry Gilliam’s wonderful 1981 comic fantasy adventure and stretches it, without breaking,…
Review: ‘Tartuffe: Born Again’ in American South kicks up its heels
I’ll confess that it took me a moment to realize that “Tartuffe: Born Again,” one of the offerings in Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s 2024 repertory…
‘Crossing’ review: A journey into empathy for trans people
We know what typically happens in movies when characters go looking for missing loved ones. Surprise — they find themselves. End of quest. But something…
‘Widow Clicquot’ review: Raises a glass to a woman innovator
Most Americans (and wine enthusiasts around the world) are no stranger to Veuve Clicquot Champagnes and their distinctive, marigold-labeled bottles signifying celebration and luxury. But…