Tim Grierson Reviews 'Battleship' and 'The Dictator'
Tim Grierson reviews "What to Expect When You're Expecting," "Hysteria," "The Samaritan," "Elena" and "Polisse." More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 15, 'Bombshell'
Katharine McPhee's Karen plays Marilyn Monroe and Megan Hilty's Ivy slides into depression as the NBC series concludes a bumpy first season. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'Dark Shadows' and 'Girl in Progress'
Critic Tim Grierson reviews "God Bless America," "I Wish," "The Sleepless Night," "Tonight You're Mine" and "Where Do We Go Now?" More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 14, 'Previews'
The cast of "Bombshell" goes to church to pray for Rebecca's recovery as the Marilyn musical starts performances in Boston. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Avengers'
Tim Grierson also reviews "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," "A Little Bit of Heaven," "The Perfect Family," "Last Call at the Oasis" and "First Position." More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 13, 'Tech'
The cast and crew of "Bombshell" head for Boston on the April 30 episode of the NBC series, as a new catchphrase is born. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Pirates!' and 'The Five-Year Engagement'
Critic Tim Grierson rates the performance of John Cusack in "The Raven," and lets Jason Statham fans know what they're in for with "Safe." More »

‘Smash’ Recap: Episode 12: ‘Publicity’
The NBC series goes Bollywood as Dev finally gets a big number; meanwhile, Derek and Rebecca wrestle for control of “Bombshell” on the April 23 episode. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Lucky One' and 'Think Like a Man'
Critic Tim Grierson reviews "Darling Companion," "Goodbye First love" and "Jesus Henry Christ." More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 11: 'The Movie Star'
Uma Thurman takes over in the April 16 episode as Derek has another hallucination and Tom and Eileen are separately advised to take it slow romantically. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Three Stooges' and 'The Cabin in the Woods'
Back Stage film critic Tim Grierson also reviews "The Lady," "Monsieur Lazhar," and "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23." More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 10, 'Understudy'
Karen is promoted to understudy, Eileen gets a new investor, and Uma Thurman finally shows up. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'American Reunion,' 'Damsels in Distress'
Back Stage film critic Tim Grierson also reviews "The Hunter," "Keyhole," "ATM," and more. More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 9, 'Hell on Earth'
Ivy turns into Judy Garland, Ellis turns into a slut, and Michael Riedel turns thespian on the April 2 episode. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'Wrath of the Titans' and 'Bully'
Back Stage film critic Tim Grierson also reviews "Mirror Mirror," “Intruders,” “Goon,” “Dark Tide,” “The Island President,” and “Turn Me On, Dammit.” More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 8, 'The Coup'
On the March 26 broadcast, the NBC series gets on the bus to crazy town with the most whacked-out musical number in television history. More »

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Hunger Games,' 'The Deep Blue Sea'
Back Stage's film critic Tim Grierson also reviews "The Raid: Redemption," "4:44 Last Day on Earth," "Brake," and "The Trouble With Bliss." More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 7, 'The Workshop'
Bernadette Peters belts out a number and turns on the waterworks as Ivy's mother when the workshop finally goes on in the March 19 episode of NBC's "Smash." More »

Movie Review: 'Delicacy'
With the likable French romantic comedy “Delicacy,” Audrey Tautou successfully continues her string of winsome, charming movie heroines. More »

‘Smash’ Recap: Episode 6, ‘Chemistry’
Drug addiction rears its ugly head in the March 12 episode of “Smash” as Ivy starts popping pills and Eileen starts hanging out in cheap bars. More »

Movie Review: 'Detachment'
Director Tony Kaye’s “Detachment” stars Adrien Brody, doing his best work since “The Pianist” as a lost soul eking out a life as a substitute teacher. More »

Movie Review: 'Footnote'
"Footnote" is an utterly charming film that explores the complex (dare I say biblical) rivalry between a father and son. More »

'Smash' Recap: Episode 5, 'Let's Be Bad'
Everyone has a nervous breakdown or turns into a sex maniac in the March 5 episode of "Smash," plus we finally get some dialogue from the Marilyn musical. More »

Review: 'The Comedy of Errors'
This National Theatre Live broadcast of Shakespeare's comedy starring Lenny Henry, one of Britain's most popular comedians, blends farce and family drama. More »

Review: 'Love Never Dies'
Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to "Phantom of the Opera," filmed onstage in Melbourne, Australia, and broadcast to cinemas, is a melodramatic rehash. More »