Oliver Reed: A Bubbling Stew of Intensity, Violence, and Sensuality
He had a career spanning four decades, but isn’t remembered as one of the great actors of his generation. Time to change that.
Sundance’s Magnificent 7
Among the buzziest films in 2016 were “Manchester by the Sea,” “The Birth of a Nation,” and “Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You.”
Tattoos and Toe Shoes? Hmm…
Tattoos and dancers seem at once counter-intuitive (“Swan Lake” and a tramp stamp? Quelle horreur!) and logical (Dancers turn their bodies into art, so…).
The Super Bowl’s Most Surprising Spokesperson? Helen Mirren
This very well-executed Budweiser spot, entitled “Simply Put,” is the centerpiece of a major philanthropic marketing effort.
It’s Mardi Gras Season: You Need to See “Treme”
HBO’s critically-praised-but-overlooked series “Treme” is beyond ripe for re-discovery.