Movies centered on famous performers during unique times in their careers can be really good. Naturally, how enjoyable they are depends heavily on the quality and depth of information available about those individuals. Sadly, that’s where writer-director Bill Fishman's newest film—a comedic memoir concerning a celebrated actor—falls short. During the latter half of the 20th century, Marlon Brando (played by Billy Zan…

I decided to watch Waltzing with Brando, a biographical film detailing Bernard Judge’s friendship with Marlon Brando and how that connection developed. I had really high hopes going in because Billy Zane, Tia Carrere, Richard Dreyfuss, and Jon Heder were involved. It was wonderful not only to have those expectations fulfilled but exceeded. The storytelling has a feel similar to a heartwarming Hunter S. Thompson…