NEW YORK—Dolly Parton is enveloped in a wee bit of perfume. Or, rather, it precedes her into a New York hotel room where she has come to talk about her new film, Joyful Noise. Then there is the ...

Starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. Rated PG. Hmm, well, random tiny thoughts flit about the skull after viewing Joyful Noise. Singing—especially singing in an adorable gospel choir—makes ...