“Michael” and the Tension of Lacking Tension
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.

A lumberman gets in trouble when he is going to chop a Christmas tree.
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
A lot of us are emotionally impacted by the current pandemic. So, while we’re all stuck here in our homes, it’s great to put on a movie to ease the stress. With that, I made up a small list of some of my favorite feel-good movies.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
I’m disappointed in The Woman in Cabin 10, but that’s at least in part because of my love of Ruth Ware’s novel.
The assassins in Bullet Train are quirky, deadly, and diverse. Yet, they all seem to be some type of caricature. While the movie is fun and action-packed, it’s also packed with stereotypes that don’t make for the best representation.
Paul Thomas Anderson blends tragedy, comedy in 2025 epic, "One Battle After Another."