Ultimately, “Snow White” is a cautionary tale for Disney: Not every animated treasure needs a live-action makeover. Revisiting a film as iconic as the 1937 original demands vision, purpose and heart — not just spectacle. This remake suggests that Disney may be running out of both ideas and magic.

Kurzel’s “Macbeth” is a hidden gem that deserves a lot more recognition than it gets.

BU alum Mark Walton discussed how the entertainment business has shifted at Friday's COM event.