Daily Archives: May 21, 2022

Classic Film Review: “In & Out” turns 25, old enough to be a “classic”

Has it really been 25 years since “In & Out” came, uh, “out?” Kevin Kline won an Oscar for other work, but hell’s bells, he was never funnier than in this Paul Rudnick farce. Debbie Reynolds playing his Mom, Joan … Continue reading

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Documentary Review: A Famous Cook Responds to Natural Disasters — “We Feed People”

The closing image of “We Feed People, Ron Howard’s uplifting documentary about Chef José Andrés and the righteous work he and the non-governmental-organization charity he helped found, World Central Kitchen, is a kicker, one of documentary cinema’s great story-in-a-single-shot punchlines. … Continue reading

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Netflixable? “A Perfect Pairing” is Vintage Victoria Justice

For those keeping score at home, I called it. Netflix getting into the Victoria Justice business was a smart play for both parties. Give her suitable, wholesome, flirty and sassy parts and she’ll deliver and Netflix will be the richer … Continue reading

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