THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN by Michael Uslan (Chronicle Books)
Longtime Batman film producer Uslan’s autobiography is heavy on childhood reminisces and light on moviemaking anecdotes (Uslan avoids even naming Joel Schumacher or his Bat-travesties, let alone dishing dirt), suggesting that a good Hollywood memoir cannot be written by an active player… or a nice guy? A friendly, missed opportunity.
4/24/2013
The Muppets
THE MUPPETS
Jason Segel’s ode to Jim Henson’s creations certainly has its heart in the right place: It’s positively brimming with fuzzy sincerity and palpable affection. If only it were funnier and less crass. Further evidence that some pieces of pop culture are best left fallow in the absence of their creator.
Jason Segel’s ode to Jim Henson’s creations certainly has its heart in the right place: It’s positively brimming with fuzzy sincerity and palpable affection. If only it were funnier and less crass. Further evidence that some pieces of pop culture are best left fallow in the absence of their creator.
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