My Man Godfrey

Its heart is in the right place, but the inspirational uplift looks just a bit artificial

Say what you like about the French, they’re better than we are at making neurosis interesting

A funny and rather touching return to one of the great screen traditions of yesteryear — and one of the few that hasn’t been spoiled by ‘toonery

Anyone who loves words and word games, and especially anyone who has ever struggled with the New York Times crossword, will find a lot to enjoy in this movie

The French may look down their noses at bourgeois morality, but aren’t they witty and charming?

The Beautician and the Beast, written by Todd Graff and directed by Ken Kwapis, is built entirely on the comedic talents of Fran Drescher, “The Nanny” in a moderately popular TV series of that name. Unfortunately, those foundations are not quite firm enough to support the house. Or castle, as it happens, since the “high…