Cloris Leachman, the Academy Award and Emmy-winning actress with a long career in film and television, has died at the age of 94. According to the Associated Press, she died of natural […]
Leachman was ’09 grand marshal
“News of the World” travels slow
By Jim Tortolano Not all good movies do a good job of riveting your attention. “News of the World” checks all the right boxes. A top-notch performance by Tom Hanks. Check. Appealing little […]
“Ma Rainey” sheds light on us
By Jim Tortolano History and culture are never as simple as some may believe. The nuances of relationships between the sexes, races and regions can be lost in the fog of […]
Gal’s great, “WW84” is just good
By Jim Tortolano One of the most likable female stars in film today is Gal Gadot, but not all her movies are as wonderful as she is. Even when she’s playing Wonder […]
Lost under a “Midnight Sky”
By Jim Tortolano Space flight used to be considered exciting. But, according to some of the prominent films based on astronauts, it’s fairly dull a lot of the time. Like “Ad Astra” […]
“Antebellum” gets lost in the fog
By Jim Tortolano Movies with timely themes don’t always carry the message clearly and with impact. Such is the case with “Antebellum,” a modern horror fable that seeks to explore the […]
Murray’s wit isn’t “On the Rocks”
By Jim Tortolano If Bill Murray is in a movie, it’s “A Bill Murray Movie.” Such is the case with “On the Rocks,” a wry comedy featuring the king of dry and […]
“Bill and Ted” still dumb and slow
By Jim Tortolano Full disclosure: To me, Keanu Reeves is one of the worst actors to ever have leading roles in American motion pictures. The Challenge: Can a movie in which Mr. […]
It’s a real trip to “Palm Springs”
By Jim Tortolano Contrary to appearances, “Palm Springs” is not just a hipper remake of the Bill Murray classic “Groundhog Day.” While there are some similarities – a romance that blooms for […]
Political satire that’s “Irresistible”
By Jim Tortolano “Money,” I remember hearing in my youth, “may not be the most important thing in life. But it sure beats the heck out of whatever is in second place.” […]
