Glenn Kenny
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Paul Sorvino: A Voluble Man Who Excelled as a Brick of a Mobster
The actor may be best known for “Goodfellas,” but he almost bailed on it because the character of the underboss Paulie Cicero was so difficult...
‘Skies of Lebanon’ Review: A Beautiful Life, for a While
A woman’s journey to Beirut leads to a storybook romance in the debut feature from the director Chloé Mazlo.
‘The Day the Music Died’ Review: ‘American Pie,’ the Life of a Hit
Don McLean tries to clear up some misapprehensions about the eight-an-a-half-minute song that took on a life of its own, in this documentary.
‘Anonymous Club’ Review: The Joy of Creation
The Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett goes on a world tour in this music documentary, and finds that a change is needed.
‘This Much I Know to Be True’ Review: Nick Cave Prepares for the Stage
A new music documentary by Andrew Dominik explores the collaboration of Cave and Warren Ellis.
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Review: They’re Yellow but Not Mellow
This latest edition featuring the animated creatures is an origin story of sorts for their master, Gru.
‘Fourth of July’ Review: Fraught Family Dynamics From Louis C.K.
The comedian directs, co-writes and takes a supporting role in this family dramedy. It’s not supposed to be his show, but it is anyway.
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Review: They’re Yellow but Not Mellow
This latest edition featuring the animated creatures is an origin story of sorts for their master, Gru.
‘Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe’ Review: Chortles in Space
Even though you can guess what these two characters will say as they’re sucked into a black hole, their cosmic adventure still delivers new laughs.
‘The Human Trial’ Review: The Race for a Diabetes Cure
The married documentarians Lisa Hepner and Guy Mossman follow people with diabetes who put themselves forward as test subjects for a potential solution.