“The Muppets”: Hail, Hail, The Gang’s All Here!

Jason Segel is obviously a huge fan of the Jim Henson creations and lovingly has co-written (with Nicholas Stoller) a wonderfully goofy Muppet reunion in “The Muppets”, a Disney Comedy/Musical, directed by James Bobin, the troupe’s first film foray...

The Descendants: Paridise Has It’s Price

Director Alexander Payne has been anything but prolific but his output has been memorable: “Sideways”, “Election”, “About Schmidt”, just to name a few well received films. You can add another winner with “The...

Hurrah for Tom Keith: A Remembrance By His Friends

Friends and colleagues of Tom Keith put on a show in his honor Saturday, November 12 at the Fitzgerald Theater. No speeches, no laments. Songs, magic, dancers, jokes, juggling, loon calling, the Mighty Wurlitzer, and a pie in your face. I was delighted to add my part,...

“Tower Heist”: A Case of Stolen Affection

“Tower Heist” is first and foremost a very entertaining ensemble movie, with a cast of characters that we care about and a heist plot that we shouldn’t. In other words, go for the fun but don’t ask too many questions. Ben Stiller is Josh...

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