‘West Side Story’ (2021) an ugly tale presented with false beauty
Movie review: Steven Spielberg grandly resurrects the classic stage musical, and it’s unclear if its lack of fresh appeal is accidental or intentional.
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‘West Side Story’ (2021) an ugly tale presented with false beauty
‘King Richard’ (2021) a crowd-pleasing yet nuanced biopic
Movie review: This biopic is a family-approved, loving portrayal, but the screenplay teases out details even Venus and Serena fans might not know.
‘I Want You Back’ a super-cute yet unpredictable rom-com
Movie review: Written with insight and care, this romantic comedy also benefits from wonderful chemistry between Jenny Slate and Charlie Day.
Reeves’ grounded, hardboiled ‘The Batman’ flies high
Movie review: The writer-director takes the Batman back to his “World’s Greatest Detective” roots in a delicious mix of brooding noir and hopeful romance.
‘Don’t Look Up’ (2021) sets ’em up, knocks ’em down
Movie review: Adam McKay satirizes almost everything about modern culture in a film that’s watchable but not consistently hilarious.
‘Law & Order’ rips from decade of headlines to launch Season 21
First episode impressions (TV review): NBC makes up for one of its biggest mistakes by bringing back the original NYC-based “L&O” after a 12-year hiatus.
Blake stakes out next gen in ‘Buffy: In Every Generation’
Book review: This alternate-timeline novel introduces us to Willow’s daughter and new Scoobies while dodging the nostalgia trap.
Sorkin stays in comfort zone in ‘Being the Ricardos’ (2021)
Movie review: Aaron Sorkin transplants his “making of an episode” TV structure into film to chronicle the behind-the-scenes drama of “I Love Lucy.”
Midge seeks comedic voice in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 4
First episode impressions (TV review): Season 4 of the Palladinos’ gem digs into how a person gains a voice in the pre-digital age.
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ still has meat on its bones
Movie review: This third try at a direct sequel to the 1974 classic is a smart mix of old-school horror grit with the current zeitgeist.