The Wife Who Survived Henry VIII Finally Gets Her Big-Screen Due

The Wife Who Survived Henry VIII Finally Gets Her Big-Screen Due

Midway through Karim Aïnouz’s “Firebrand,” King Henry VIII of England takes a break from playing bowls on the lawn to walk with his sixth wife, Katherine Parr. Gripping her arm tightly, limping heavily, the king, played with terrifying menace by Jude Law, offers a threat to those who betray him. “They know what would happen,” … Read more

‘Waitress: The Musical’ Review: A Big-Screen Helping of a Broadway Hit

‘Waitress: The Musical’ Review: A Big-Screen Helping of a Broadway Hit

The musical “Waitress” is about liberation, empowerment and pie — three things that are easy to wholeheartedly endorse, and have turned it into a Broadway hit. Brett Sullivan’s live capture confirms the show’s biggest asset, nearly 10 years after its premiere: Sara Bareilles’s enduring wonder of a score, which skillfully melds a pop melodicism rooted … Read more