Review: 'Paint' has a brush with greatness

"Paint" takes the readily spoofable Bob Ross-ian allure of a majestically permed instructor seducing viewers with his therapeutic landscapes, and gives it a gentle nudge into "Anchorman" territory.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment April 7, 2023 Review: 'Paint' has a brush with greatness by mixing colorful comedy, heart and Owen Wilson The film finds enough intelligence in the themes of personal expression and equitable opportunity to turn the world of a Bob Ross-like painter into more than a drawn-out sketch. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: Princess Peach started out as a boring damsel in distress. Times have changed In "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," the elusive Peach has more personality than ever — and wins over a gamer who'd avoided the character all her life. SHARE       READ MORE Why Emily Ratajkowski is 'scared' to talk publicly about her divorce Emily Ratajkowski is hesitant to discuss her divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard because "outspoken women don't often get their children." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT In a new gallery show, artist Gajin Fujita turns inward to create love letters to L.A. Gajin Fujita often imbues his art with a sense of humor and punk sensibilities. His new show at L.A. Louver sees him also pursuing a more intimate form of artmaking. SHARE       READ MORE Review: A potent and intimate take on 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' enthralls at A Noise Within Manuel Puig's dramatic adaptation of his novel "Kiss of the Spider Woman" is directed by Michael Michetti at A Noise Within in Pasadena. SHARE       READ MORE When Mando met Lizzo: All the surprise celebrity cameos in this week's 'Mandalorian' Lizzo, Jack Black and Christopher Lloyd guest-starred in the latest episode of "The Mandalorian," starring Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff and Baby Yoda. SHARE       READ MORE Sushi for lunch again: Teachers allege disturbing conditions at Kanye West's Donda Academy in new lawsuit Kanye West's private Christian academy violated education, health and safety codes, two former teachers allege in a wrongful-termination lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US