Billboard CD reviews: Norah Jones, Big Kenny, Rihanna
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:29:05 GMT)
Reuters - Norah Jones' fourth album, "The Fall," may surprise some of her die-hard fans, or at least disarm them a bit.

Bennett's "Art" in fine form in London premiere
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:46 GMT)
Reuters - Alan Bennett has a lot on his mind in his latest play, "The Habit of Art," including creativity, aging, fame, anonymity and sex, and it hangs together because of his gift for language and fine stagecraft, and some splendid performances.

"Next Room" an electric mix of bawdiness, pathos
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:23 GMT)
Reuters - Although it would seem to hold the promise of being an extended dirty joke, Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room or the vibrator play" actually is a surprisingly funny and sensitive portrait of the eternal disconnect between men and women.

"Staten Island" not worth the trip
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:47 GMT)
Reuters - Staten Island is regarded as New York's bastard stepchild of a borough, and unfortunately, this film is unlikely to enhance its reputation. A Tarantino-influenced crime drama featuring a tripartite story line that is far too precious for its own good, "Staten Island" will do nonexistent business in theaters after it opens Friday (November 20), but should garner video and television exposure thanks to its reasonably well-known cast.

Capsule reviews: `Twilight' sequel and others
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:10:50 GMT)
AP - Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

"Planet 51" a modest cartoon aimed at youngsters
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:58:13 GMT)
Reuters - Sony's entry in the crowded animation field this holiday season is "Planet 51," a perky though not terribly imaginative feature aimed primarily at youngsters.

Sandra Bullock buoys conventional football film
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:40:03 GMT)
Reuters - Knowing a golden character opportunity when she sees one, Sandra Bullock takes the proverbial ball and runs with Leigh Anne Tuohy, the honey blond spitfire of a well-to-do Southern wife and mother who takes in a homeless black teenager in "The Blind Side."

Coming-of-age tale "Green" never fully develops
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:42:44 GMT)
Reuters - Featuring a protagonist who outdoes even Philip Roth's Portnoy in terms of his fascination with pleasuring himself, "Turning Green" is an odd little comedy-drama set in Ireland that boasts more onscreen talent than it deserves.

New George Lopez talk show overplays race angle
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:07:59 GMT)
Reuters - TBS made TV history on Monday with the premiere of "Lopez Tonight," a late-night talkfest with a Chicano host. And just in case you didn't realize it, George Lopez hit you over the head with that information roughly every 90 seconds.