This romantic comedy is basically an excuse for reuniting stars Julia Roberts and George Clooney. The scenery is nice, too.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘The Minute You Wake Up Dead’ Starring Morgan Freeman
This thriller has little to offer except an appearance by Morgan Freeman. Twists abound, but they're mostly confusing.
Read More »Music and Film Reviews: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Alternate Collection,’ plus Willie Nelson and Cat Stevens
A review of Fleetwood Mac's "The Alternate Collection," plus a Willie Nelson concert CD/DVD set and a new edition of Cat Stevens's "Catch Bull at Four."
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Christmas in Paradise’ (2022)
This holiday fare stars Kelsey Grammer, Elizabeth Hurley, and Billy Ray Cyrus (as a country superstar).
Read More »Music Reviews: Guns n’ Roses’ ‘Use Your Illusion’ (Super Deluxe Ed.), plus Jimi Hendrix, Amy Ray, James Houlahan, Eddie & the Hot Rods, and Louis Armstrong
A gargantuan box set adds two live concerts and more to Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' albums.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Voice of Dust and Ash’
This remarkable film brings Iranian musician Mohammad Reza Shajarian to life with passion and joy.
Read More »Austin Film Festival: ‘Women Talking’ Merges Reality and Fantasy, with Rooney Mara and Frances McDormand
'Women Talking' transports you to a remote Mennonite religious colony where terrible crimes have been committed.
Read More »Austin Film Festival: ‘Sam & Kate’, a Family Affair with Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek
You have a crush on someone. You find out that your dad is dating her mom. Things can get complicated. That's what happens to Sam and Kate.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Beast’ (2022) Starring Idris Elba
In Beast, new to Blu-ray, Idris Elba must defend himself and his family against a vicious killer lion.
Read More »New York Film Festival Documentary Reviews: ‘Descendant,’ ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’
'Descendant' and 'Is That Black Enough for You?!?' explore misrepresentations and lies in Black history.
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