Melissa McCarthy scores a hit in “Spy”
At last, Melissa McCarthy has a vehicle worthy of her prodigious comic talent:Spy is her funniest film to date. Like any good parody, this one effectively emulates its source material. Writer-director Paul Feig has fashioned a lavish, globe-trotting production…
Joss Whedon Tries To Top Himself In Avengers: Age Of Ultron
It’s all Joss Whedon’s fault! He made The Avengers in 2012 and set the bar for the comic-book movie genre with his ingenious, funny writing and engaging interplay of superheroes. He’s the reason I had high hopes for Age…
Meet Stephen Tobolowsky
I’ve been having great fun recording my podcast Maltin on Movies with Baron Vaughn, but until this week we’ve never had an in-studio guest. We knew that actor and storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky would be a perfect choice; as it…
Walt Disney Night on TCM—with Me
I’m delighted to be hosting another night of “Treasures from the Disney Vault” on Turner Classic Movies this coming Sunday, beginning at 8pm EST. It seemed appropriate—if not inevitable—that with St. Patrick’s Day upon us we should begin with Darby…
The Sounds—And Silence—Of “All Quiet”
The Sounds—And Silence—Of “All Quiet”
Friends With Benefits
Friends With Benefits
Napoleon To Conquer U.S. Again
Napoleon To Conquer U.S. Again
