Scheck on the Arts

Nelson George's documentary A Ballerina's Tale recounts the life and career of Misty Copeland, the first African-American dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. A mythology professor unw… more »

Richard Trank's documentary The Prime Ministers: Soldiers and Peacemakers is a follow-up to his earlier effort based on the memoirs of Yehuda Avner, who served for several Israeli prime ministers. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. Jose… more »

Last night's Democratic presidential debate featured Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders...and three other guys. To read my Hollywood Reporter Critic's Notebook take on the event, click here. Mamie Gummer stars in the world premiere of the new play Ugly L… more »

Pamela Yates' documentary Rebel Citizen, a profile of legendary cinematographer and director Haskell Wexler, concentrates on his political and socially conscious films. To read my Hollywood Reporter review of the film that recently received its world pre… more »

Luann Barry's documentary Godspeed: The Story of Page Jones recounts the difficult recovery of the race car driver from a traumatic brain injury. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. I Spit on Your Grave 3: Vengeance is Mine, the third ed… more »