Have not seen 'Civil War' yet but I am excited that there is an independent film that has caught everyone's attention. Another small sign that the film business just might be coming back.

I'm usually not a fan of political writers giving their opinions on film and TV projects, but this Ross Douthat piece on 'The Three-Body Problem' is a graceful exception. Definitely worth the read. nytimes.com/2024/04/12/opi…

The death of O.J. Simpson immediately brings to mind Ezra Edelman's extraordinary documentary series 'O.J.: Made in America.' It was nearly eight hours long but I truly could have watched more. Not to be missed.

The house Judy Garland bought the year she signed for 'Wizard of Oz' is for sale. Looks like a beauty. dwell.com/article/judy-g…

Just found out that the legendary Chinese Theater in Hollywood will be serving Chinese food at the snack bar. Headline in The Hollywood Reporter reads 'Come for the Dumplings, Stay for the Movie.' Nice.

I never rented anything from New York's legendary Kim's Video, but that didn't keep me from enjoying the completely wacky documentary on where the store's collection improbably ended up. Glenn Kenny has this fine review. nytimes.com/2024/04/04/mov…

Just catching up to this thoughtful obituary for Paula Weinstein, a class act as a producer and a force for good in the world. Wish there were more like her today. nytimes.com/2024/03/29/mov…

If you live in Los Angeles, this should be on your agenda this weekend. If not, keep an eye out for these films in the future.

As wild and crazy as 'The 3 Body Problem' is, this story of the death by poisoning of one of its producers matches it stride for stride. nytimes.com/2024/04/01/wor…

Not sure what I'll think of 'The People's Joker,' but I was fascinated by this account of how Warners reacted when the studio suspected copyright infringement. nytimes.com/2024/04/01/mov…

Don't ready this until you've watched '3 Body Problem,' but once you have enjoy this story on how the series' most eye-popping special effect was achieved. nytimes.com/2024/03/29/art…

'Romancing The Stone' is a film that's had staying power but its screenwriter Diane Thomas died tragically young. Strong story about how that happened. nytimes.com/2024/03/29/mov…

When you meet an actor in his prime, his death is a special shock, and so it is with the great Louis Gossett Jr. TV Guide sent me to Mexico City back in the day to talk to him and I still remember his grace, his intensity, his ability to hold the moment. nytimes.com/2024/03/29/mov…

At age 87, Bruce Dern finally gets to act with his daughter Laura, and do they have some family stories to tell. Splendid Yvonne Villarreal interview. latimes.com/entertainment-…

Well, this is certainly news: Martin Scorcese is going to host, narrate and executive produce a Fox streaming series on the lives of the saints. Yes, those saints. Never a dull moment .... nytimes.com/2024/03/27/mov…

I know I've had my differences with 'Titanic,' but this startled even me: the door prop that Rose and Jack took temporary refuge on after the iceberg disaster was sold at auction for $718,750. Impressive how much people really love that film. nytimes.com/2024/03/26/art…

I'm a sucker for movies where the filmmakers have created or extended a language. That was the case for the new 'Dune,' which I was going to see anyway, but now I'm more eager than ever. nytimes.com/2024/03/23/mov…

Always happy to see The New York Times give major space to major African filmmakers, in this case the great Med Hondo. nytimes.com/2024/03/22/mov…

Halfway through 'The 3 Body Problem,' the latest from the 'Game of Thrones' team, and totally enjoying it. Of course it helps to have a mind-bending novel to work from, but kudos to the team for having the nerve to put it on the screen.

A great 'Bladerunner' story.