‘Winning Time’ a winner, even if not entirely accurate
TV review: A historian wouldn’t approve of the dramatic license, but these 10 episodes bottle the spirit of the Lakers dynasty.
TV review: A historian wouldn’t approve of the dramatic license, but these 10 episodes bottle the spirit of the Lakers dynasty.
Movie review: This biopic is a family-approved, loving portrayal, but the screenplay teases out details even Venus and Serena fans might not know.
TV review: This latest batch of 10 episodes features many great characters, but it’s dinged slightly by not having one that stands out from the pack.
Movie review: Stallone tinkers with perfection in “Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago,” but he can’t break a classic. Both versions are great.
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Speed Racer” is fun and has a mature plot, but it’s odd that the race scenes are so blatantly artificial.
All-Star Movie Break (Review): The last “Major League” film is a mishmash of unfunny comedy and unrealistic baseball issues. At least it’s in focus.
All-Star Movie Break (Review): This sequel coasts by on the original’s success, repeating everything in a more tired fashion.
All-Star Movie Break (Review): It’s kind of about real baseball, kind of a parody – plus it’s a comedy and a romance. Against the odds, it’s a winner.
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Caddyshack” is driven by Knight and Dangerfield more so than Murray, Chase or the animatronic gopher.
2020 movies: This unusual year nonetheless offered some movies worth celebrating. Here are my top 10 films of 2020.