Rafer Guzman

Four of the ‘worst’ songs you absolutely have to listen to

August 12, 2016Music

Florence Foster Jenkins was known as an awful singer — but she did it with gusto. In that vein, we offer these “awful” songs for you to listen to.Florence Foster Jenkins was known as an awful singer — but she did it with gusto. In that vein, we offer these “awful” songs for you to listen to.

Trying to figure out who will walk away with an Oscar? Let us help

February 21, 2015Culture

‘I’m surprised at how boring a film about sex can actually be’

February 13, 2015Culture

Director and producer George Lucas attends the 2013 White House Correspondents Association Dinner.

George Lucas’ magic musical is ‘one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen’

January 23, 2015Arts

Cast member Julianne Moore poses at a special screening of the film "Still Alice" during AFI Fest 2014 in Hollywood on November 12, 2014.

Julianne Moore leads the stars of this week’s new movies

January 17, 2015Arts

Does the final Harry Potter film deliver?

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

This weekend, the final installment of Harry Potter films, “Harry Potter and the Dealthy Hallows: Part 2,” opens in theatres and — as is inevitable with a fanbase this immense and dedicated — anticipation for the film is high.

New Movie Releases: ‘Cars 2’ and ‘Bad Teacher’

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

This week’s big openers are the animated Pixar sequel “Cars 2″ and “Bad Teacher.” We’re joined by Newsday film critic Rafer Guzman, who also co-hosts the Takeaway Movie Date podcast.

The journalist behind ‘Green Zone’ on the movie and the war

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

‘Green Zone,’ a new action thriller in theaters today starring Matt Damon, could potentially be the first blockbuster based on the Iraq War.