Scheck on the Arts

The Alpine legend of the evil Santa Claus is brought to the screen in Krampus, a comic horror film starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. Moomins on the Riviera, an animated film based on the classic c… more »

Ted Balaker's documentary Can We Take a Joke? explores how the rise of political correctness is dampening satire and stand-up comedy. To read my Hollywood Reporter review of the film recently given its world premiere at DOC NYC, click here. Jeanie Fin… more »

Here are two of my Hollywood Reporter reviews of films recently showcased at the DOC NYC film festival: The documentary All Rise profiles seven participants in the International Moot Law Competition known as "The Jessup." To read the review, click here… more »

Legendary composer Burt Bacharach contributes new songs to the world premiere of New York Animals, the new play by Steven Sater of Spring Awakening fame. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here. The documentary Sky Line chronicles the scienti… more »

Stephen Karam, the author of the acclaimed The Humans, discusses the acclaimed play's upcoming Broadway transfer, his two current film projects, and other aspects of his career in A Playwright Hits the Big Time, my feature story for the Hollywood Reporte… more »