Scheck on the Arts

The documentary Magic Arena the behind-the-scenes creation of a new production of Verdi's Aida at Italy's famed Verona Arena. To read my Hollywood Reporter review of this film which recently received its world premiere at the Cairo Film Festival, click here.

The 80s-era film drama The Toy Soldiers depicts the interactions among a group of angst-ridden teenagers. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

-----Frank Scheck

The late theatrical legend Elaine Stritch received a star-studded send-off from the Broadway community in the form of Everybody Rise! A Celebration of Elaine Stritch at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. To read my Hollywood Reporter story on the moving event, click here.

The charming indie film Love Hunter mixes true-life and fictional elements in its portrayal of expatriate Serbian musician Milan Mumin. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

-----Frank Scheck

The horror film Starry Eyes concerns a struggling young actress who goes to desperate lengths to secure a starring role. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

A teenager discovers his inner lycanthrope in the horror film Wolves. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

------Frank Scheck

The documentary The Invisible Front recounts the story of Lithuanian freedom fighters battling their Soviet oppressors during World War II. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

-------Frank Scheck

The dysfunctional family holiday comedy A Merry Friggin' Christmas stars Robin Williams in one of his last screen appearances. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

The documentary Pelican Dreams sheds informative light on these fascinating creatures. To read my Hollywood Reporter review, click here.

----Frank Scheck