Aaron Sorkin

Film Review: Toxicity Roulette — 1969, 2020, and “The Trial of the Chicago 7”

In the end, The Trial of the Chicago 7 strikes a reasonable balance between historical document and cinematic art.

Steve Jobs is a one-dimensional film about a terminally self-absorbed character.

Tom Connolly August 5, 2021 at 12:04 pm on Film Feature: Best of American Film Noir, 1940-1959 — An International PollI have to agree that "Notorious" is not a film noir. Yes, Hecht’s script does give the expat Nazis’ dialogue...
Bill Marx, Editor of The Arts Fuse August 5, 2021 at 9:08 am on Film Feature: Best of American Film Noir, 1940-1959 — An International PollSometimes a definition becomes a straitjacket. The Criterion Collection calls Notorious a "spy-noir." Hitchcock's style certainly fits the bill and...
Paul Robicheau August 4, 2021 at 9:29 pm on Concert Review: Newport Jazz Festival 2021 — A Musical AffirmationYeah, that was unfortunate, though I didn't find the sound as bad from where I was standing near the soundboard...
Paul Robicheau August 4, 2021 at 9:26 pm on Concert Review: Newport Jazz Festival 2021 — A Musical AffirmationShe's great, but unfortunately I couldn't see everything. She should be back -- and hopefully not just a first set...
Gerald Peary August 4, 2021 at 8:51 pm on Film Feature: Best of American Film Noir, 1940-1959 — An International PollBill Marx is wondering why Hitchcock's Notorious didn't make the "Best of Noir" list. Probably because most people wouldn't consider...