Today’s always a red-letter day on the American cultural calendar. It’s when the nominees are announced for the annual “Oscars.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ selections kick off the […]
The Oscar for best sports film …
“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 […]
A new era with “Greyhound”?
By Jim Tortolano “Greyhound” is not an extraordinary movie, but it may turn out to be an important one. This World War II drama about the Battle of the Atlantic features Tom […]
Ban on travel from Europe imposed
As concern over the spread of the coronavirus mounts, measures to prevent further infection were announced Wednesday. President Donald Trump, in a televised address, said that travel into the United States from […]
“The Circle” the shape of things to come?
By Jim Tortolano If the road to hell has always been paved with good intentions, these days they must use microprocessors instead. If you’re one of those people getting a wee bit […]
“Sully” soars with Hanks and Eastwood
By Jim Tortolano The challenge with “Sully,” the new film by Clint Eastwood about the “Miracle on the Hudson” in 2009, is that it’s a story with no surprises and no villains. […]
