Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "theater-critic"

1. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

R | 119 min | Comedy, Drama

A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.

Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 668,028 | Gross: $42.34M

2. All About Eve (1950)

Passed | 138 min | Drama

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Stars: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm

Votes: 139,173 | Gross: $0.01M

3. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Not Rated | 118 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A Brooklyn writer of books on the futility of marriage risks his reputation after he decides to tie the knot. Things get even more complicated when he learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are habitual murderers.

Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Raymond Massey, Jack Carson

Votes: 75,100

4. Topsy-Turvy (1999)

R | 160 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado.

Director: Mike Leigh | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith

Votes: 13,507 | Gross: $6.20M

5. The Object of My Affection (1998)

R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A pregnant New York City social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.

Director: Nicholas Hytner | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell

Votes: 21,574 | Gross: $29.11M

6. Deathtrap (1982)

PG | 116 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

A struggling playwright invites a young writer to his home to discuss a script, but the meeting spirals into a deadly game of deception and betrayal.

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon, Irene Worth

Votes: 15,529 | Gross: $19.28M

7. Blood Sucking Freaks (1976)

Unrated | 84 min | Comedy, Horror

In the Theatre of the Macabre in New York Sardu and his assistants present a show involving the torture and mutilation of young women. The audience assumes it is just an act but the torture is real, as are the deaths.

Director: Joel M. Reed | Stars: Seamus O'Brien, Viju Krem, Niles McMaster, Dan Fauci

Votes: 6,301

8. The Last Metro (1980)

PG | 131 min | Drama, Romance, War

In occupied Paris, an actress married to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Germans while doing both of their jobs.

Director: François Truffaut | Stars: Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Poiret, Andréa Ferréol

Votes: 15,870

9. Game 6 (2005)

R | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

Combining real and fictional events, this movie centers around the historic 1986 World Series, and a day in the life of a playwright who skips opening night to watch the momentous game.

Director: Michael Hoffman | Stars: Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Griffin Dunne, Ari Graynor

Votes: 2,981 | Gross: $0.10M

10. Star! (1968)

G | 176 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A musical biography of Gertrude Lawrence, who led a hustling and bustling life on the stage.

Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Julie Andrews, Richard Crenna, Michael Craig, Daniel Massey

Votes: 2,279 | Gross: $9.16M

11. Critic's Choice (1963)

Approved | 100 min | Comedy

Parker Ballantine is a New York theater critic and his wife writes a play that may or may not be very good. Now Parker must either get out of reviewing the play or cause the breakup of his marriage.

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Maxwell, Rip Torn

Votes: 1,134

12. Illuminata (1998)

R | 119 min | Drama, Romance

A turn-of-the-20th-century theatre repertory company rejects the latest project of their beloved playwright Tuccio, kicking off a saga of intrigue surrounding the influential critic Bevalaqua and star Celimene.

Director: John Turturro | Stars: Leo Bassi, Henri Béhar, Maurizio Benazzo, Fernando Bolles

Votes: 1,736 | Gross: $0.84M

13. Hitched for the Holidays (2012 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 87 min | Drama, Romance

An attractive pair agrees to be each other's supposed significant other throughout the holidays to keep their meddling families at bay.

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Joey Lawrence, Emily Hampshire, Linda Darlow, Marilu Henner

Votes: 2,319

14. Only Two Can Play (1962)

106 min | Comedy, Drama

A frustrated librarian (Sellers) in Swansea, Wales is torn between his wife Jean (Markell) and a glamorous married woman, Liz (Zetterling), who wants to have an affair.

Director: Sidney Gilliat | Stars: Peter Sellers, Mai Zetterling, Virginia Maskell, Kenneth Griffith

Votes: 1,419

15. You Are a Widow, Sir! (1971)

97 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

After a soldier cuts off the arm of king's cousin, king decides to deactivate the army. Of course, generals don't like it at all and they try to kill the king. The assassin should be ... See full summary »

Director: Václav Vorlícek | Stars: Iva Janzurová, Olga Schoberová, Eduard Cupák, Jirí Sovák

Votes: 860

16. Arsenic & Old Lace (1962 TV Movie)

90 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Beware those two charming, elderly ladies - especially if they offer you a glass of elderberry wine.

Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Tony Randall, Boris Karloff, Dorothy Stickney, Mildred Natwick

Votes: 210

17. Cyclops (1982)

138 min | Drama, War

Melkior Tresic is one of many intellectuals in 1941 Zagreb who is helplessly waiting for the encroaching war.

Director: Antun Vrdoljak | Stars: Frano Lasic, Ljuba Tadic, Rade Serbedzija, Mira Furlan

Votes: 365

18. My Life's in Turnaround (1993)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two Manhattan slacker dudes, best friends, want to make a movie about their lives. Splick drives a hack, Jason tends bar; each has a stuttering relationship with a down-to-earth woman. But ... See full summary »

Directors: Eric Schaeffer, Donal Lardner Ward | Stars: Eric Schaeffer, Donal Lardner Ward, Dolores McDougal, Tara Shannon

Votes: 459 | Gross: $0.20M

19. Actors and Sin (1952)

Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy, Drama

Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a ... See full summary »

Directors: Ben Hecht, Lee Garmes | Stars: Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Albert, Marsha Hunt, Dan O'Herlihy

Votes: 208

20. Two Roses and a Golden Rod (1969)

R | 83 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A beautiful young blonde resents her mother while seeking the lustful company of her Hollywood screenwriter father. He's tempted and writes a comedy about angels and the sin of lust. The mother hooks up with their cute lesbian neighbor.

Director: Albert Zugsmith | Stars: John Alderman, Elizabeth Knowles, Ami Paisley, Lois Ursone

Votes: 98

21. For Them That Trespass (1949)

Approved | 95 min | Crime, Drama

Christy Drew, an aspiring young writer trying to broaden his experience, gets involved with Frankie Ketchen and her two suitors, Herb Logan and Jim Heal. One night, Jim finds Frankie has ... See full summary »

Director: Alberto Cavalcanti | Stars: Stephen Murray, Richard Todd, Patricia Plunkett, Rosalyn Boulter

Votes: 141

22. Le cinéma de papa (1971)

GP | 90 min | Comedy, Drama

Young Jewish man tries to find his way in 1960's Paris while pondering whether to follow his father into the fur business or go into films.

Director: Claude Berri | Stars: Yves Robert, Hénia Suchar, Claude Berri, Alain Cohen

Votes: 250

23. Minte-mã frumos în Centrul Vechi (2016)

115 min | Comedy, Romance

Matters of the heart weave themselves into a love pentagon between five actors as they rehearse for a stage play in Bucharest's historic quarter.

Director: Iura Luncasu | Stars: Marius Damian, Zaharia Visan, Pavel Ulici, Nicoleta Hâncu

Votes: 159

24. Born to Sing (1942)

Approved | 82 min | Action, Crime, Musical

Show promoter Cartwright has stolen the songs that Frank wrote while he was in the big house. The boys go to Cartwright to get Frank credit for his work, and Cartwright has them arrested ... See full summary »

Director: Edward Ludwig | Stars: Virginia Weidler, Ray McDonald, Leo Gorcey, Douglas McPhail

Votes: 223

25. Cyclops (1983)

60 min | Drama

The 1982 theatrical film of the same name reedited into a five part mini-series. In 1941, in pre-WW2 Zagreb, young bohemian artist and intellectual is conscripted and sent to a brutal boot camp that breaks him.

Stars: Frano Lasic, María Baxa, Ljuba Tadic, Rade Serbedzija

Votes: 72

26. Waxie Moon (2009)

Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary

What happens when a classically-trained dancer/actor decides to pursue the lowbrow art of stripping? Waxie Moon a boylesque sensation takes the world of neo-burlesque by storm in this ... See full summary »

Director: Wes Hurley | Stars: Miss Kitty Baby, Jean Barron, Benjimen Blair, Miss Indigo Blue

Votes: 40

27. Critical Condition (1998– )

Documentary

Jon Ronson investigates the world of critics in this fly-on-the-wall documentary series. In the four episodes he takes a look at comedy, opera, theatre and film.

Stars: Jon Ronson, Nicholas de Jongh, Ranjit Bolt, David Fingleton

28. Chemi qalaqis varskvlavi (1970)

Romance

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Director: Otar Abesadze | Stars: Medea Bibileishvili, Leo Pilpani, Zurab Kapianidze, Karlo Sakandelidze

29. Vilket drama (2009– )

40 min | Talk-Show

Finland Swedish talk-show with the top cultural persons in Finnish cultural scene.

Stars: Tarja Halonen, Lilli Paasikivi, Jouko Turkka, Michael Vardian

30. The Best of Broadway (1954–1955)
Episode: Arsenic and Old Lace (1955)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

A drama critic learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs, and that insanity runs in his family.

Director: Herbert B. Swope Jr. | Stars: John Alexander, Orson Bean, Richard Bishop, Patricia Breslin

Votes: 17

31. Alice (1976–1985)
Episode: Joel Grey Saves the Day (1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Joel Grey walks out when the theme of the musical changes from New York to Arizona with songs to match.

Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon

Votes: 57

32. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: Hash (1976)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Everyone on the squad except Barney is stoned by hashish-laced brownies made by Wojo's new girlfriend. An actor and a critic duel with swords.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass

Votes: 360

33. Darkroom (1981–1982)
Episode: Exit Line (1982)

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Actor Dan Burroughs tries desperately to convince an extremely influential critic to revise her negative opinion about his play and performance.

Director: Peter Crane | Stars: James Coburn, Samantha Eggar, Jack Carter, Anne Lockhart

Votes: 39

34. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Everyone's a Critic (1999)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

When Niles lands a job as a magazine art critic, Frasier is jealous.

Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 819

35. Jonathan Creek (1997–2016)
Episode: The Scented Room (1998)

TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Jonathan and Maddy investigate the mysterious disappearance of a priceless painting from the home of Sylvester Le Fley and his wife Lady Theresa Cutler.

Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: Sam Bradley, Valerie Colgan, Bob Monkhouse, Christine Kavanagh

Votes: 393

36. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode: The Love Lamp Is Lit/Critical Success/Rent a Family/Take My Boyfriend, Please/The Man in Her Life: Part 1 (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Lou and Nora plot to steal gems hidden in a lamp. Show biz legend Stella rebuffs critic Elliot, who wants her to critique his play. Bachelor Paul hires actors to play his family to impress a boss who only hires family men.

Director: Roger Duchowny | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange

Votes: 117

37. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode: The Love Lamp Is Lit/Critical Success/Rent a Family/Take My Boyfriend, Please/The Man in Her Life: Part 2 (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Stacy regrets avoiding Mark. Lou and Nora look for the diamonds. Helen thinks Bill is interested in her daughter Wendy. Paul regrets fooling his boss with a fake family when he falls for a cheerleader. Elliot and Stella continue to bicker.

Director: Roger Duchowny | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange

Votes: 101

38. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: Deadpan (1988)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When one of Jessica's former students brings a play based on her novel to Broadway, she finds herself in the middle of a war between two rival critics.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Lloyd Bochner, Miles Chapin, Carole Cook

Votes: 383

39. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Sunday in the Park with Fran (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

A play-date between Gracie and the child of a Broadway critic does not go well.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 438

40. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode: A Piano in the House (1962)

TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sadistic theatre critic Fitzgerald Fortune buys a gift for his wife Esther's birthday: a player piano that has the power to reveal the souls of all who hear it play. He then uses it to provide "entertainment" for her birthday party.

Director: David Greene | Stars: Barry Morse, Joan Hackett, Don Durant, Muriel Landers

Votes: 2,458

41. Monk (2002–2009)
Episode: Mr. Monk and the Critic (2009)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

After a critic pans Julie's performance in a play, Natalie tries to convince Monk that he committed a murder during the show.

Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine

Votes: 1,141

42. Tri spory (1981–1982)
Episode: Spor dramaturga Stroupeznického (1982)

Biography, Drama, History

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Director: Ludvík Ráza | Stars: Jaromír Hanzlík, Libuse Havelková, Josef Kemr, Rudolf Jelínek

43. Glee (2009–2015)
Episode: Opening Night (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Nervous for opening night, Rachel is willing to do anything to succeed. When she finds out that Jacob Ben Isreal is writing a review of the show for the New Yorker, her director pressures her to do whatever it takes for a good review.

Director: Eric Stoltz | Stars: Jacob Artist, Melissa Benoist, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss

Votes: 977