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‘Pretend It’s a City’ lets Martin Scorsese take a (really) long look at Fran Lebowitz

It’s possible to think that writer/humorist Fran Lebowitz is an insightful, fascinating character and still conclude that devoting a seven-part docuseries to her wit and wisdom is a bit much. Netflix let Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” run 3 ½ hours and allows similar excess with “Pretend It’s a City,” the director’s decade-later follow-up to his

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‘Mean Girls’ won’t return to Broadway

When Broadway reopens, “Mean Girls” won’t be there. The Tony nominated musical based on the beloved 2004 film is staying closed, another production that has fallen prey to the pandemic. An announcement was posted Thursday on the show’s official Twitter account. “Dear Friends, MEAN GIRLS played 833 performances at the August Wilson Theatre, and we

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Hollywood Minute

Actress, Claire Dunn, did not see herself in the starring role of “Herself.” The actress worked years on her script and even showed the script to other Irish actresses. “Herself,” premieres on Friday on Prime video. Ken Burns will receive “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Professional Photographers of America. Burns is known for using still

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