Category: Sandler, Adam

Adam Sandler’s ‘Spaceman’ Has an Identity Crisis, Like Many Space Movies

With the release of Adam Sandler’s odd, middling and expensive new Netflix film, a look at space movie misfires of the past and how history repeats itself.
‘Spaceman’ Review: What Happened Here?

Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan star in a baffling Netflix misfire about a man in, well, space.
At the Berlin Film Festival, Reconsidering the Power of Doubt

At a festival that is having an identity crisis, some of the best movies suggest that lacking certainty isn’t always a bad thing.
‘Leo’ Review: Adam Sandler as a Gruff Lizard, Dishing Advice

Adam Sandler plays a gruff old lizard who dishes out advice to fifth graders in this animated comedy.
What Hollywood Gets Right and Wrong About B’nai Mitzvah

The Jewish ceremony can be the setting for a sharp look at growing up. But it has too often been used for glosses that ignore the rite’s deeper meaning.
‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ Review: She’s Growing Up

Sandler family members (plus Idina Menzel) lean on each other in this Netflix comedy about growing up.
Adam Sandler Grows Up (Mostly)

The New York Times – Movies:
At 56, the formerly juvenile funnyman has matured into a subtler, more nuanced comedy performer. It’s why the “Murder Mystery” films work so well.
‘Murder Mystery 2’ Review: The Case of the Innocuous Sequel

The New York Times – Movies:
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston return as private detectives in this Netflix follow-up comedy.
Adam Sandler Is Awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The New York Times – Movies:
The comedy star was celebrated at the Kennedy Center in Washington for his prolific three-decade career as an actor, writer, producer and stand-up comic.
Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The New York Times – Movies:
The comedian will receive the Kennedy Center’s annual comedy honor at a ceremony in March.
‘Everything Everywhere’ Takes Top Prize at the Gotham Awards

The New York Times – Movies:
The film’s Ke Huy Quan also won the supporting-performance trophy at the season’s first big ceremony, where honoree Adam Sandler brought down the house.