Scheck on the Arts

James Wirt plays the title role of a tortured artist in Jennifer DeLia's debut indie feature Billy Bates. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. The documentary The Barefoot Artist profiles the life and work of artist and activist Lily Yeh.… more »

Clara Mamet, daughter of playwright David, makes her feature directorial/screenwriting debut with the quirky dark comedy Two-Bit Waltz. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. A former child star makes an unlikely comeback in the indie film… more »

A convalescing woman calls on her ex-boyfriend to take care of her in the romantic comedy Take Care, starring Leslie Bibb. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. A Slovenian family finds itself threatened by outside forces in Sonja Prosenc'… more »

Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs play devoted best friends in the female buddy comedy Life Partners. To read my Hollywood Reporter film review, click here. The documentary Top Spin profiles three young aspiring table-tennis competitors. To read my… more »

The quietly devastating film drama Our Family concerns a Japanese family beset by health and financial crises. To read my Hollywood Reporter review of the film recently showcased at the Cairo International Film Festival, click here. The documentary Mi… more »