Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also answers questions about how much sex is necessary to a story and which time ...

Have you ever had high expectations and anticipation for a film, either as a critic or a fan, and upon watching it felt utter disappointment? Steve Bage, Sausalito Hi, Steve: The best recent example ...

Dear Mick LaSalle: Wait. How can Maximus’ son be alive (in “Gladiator II”)? Unless Lucius (Paul Mescal) is the love child of ...

What would you say is the change in relevance of critics from major newspapers now versus when you started out at the Chronicle? David Sironen, San Francisco Dear David: Some of my best memories as a ...

Dear Mick LaSalle: Your perfect description of (a laugh track as) “the delirious, mirthless laughter of jackals” was spot on ...

Upcoming Movies and TV shows Rotten Tomatoes Podcast Media News + More ...

I wish I could help you with the Highlands, but I’m less familiar with those Scotches. Dear Mick LaSalle: Was there ever a really good film made about Hitler, and what actors did the best job of ...