Reviews

One Battle After Another (R) ★★★½

In theaters now “One Battle After Another” “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” (Kristin Wiig) writer. On TV this Saturday, October 4, NBC New ‘Saturday Night Live’

“One Battle After Another” rated R stars Leonardo DiCaprio as … Read more

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 3 TV Netflix ★★★

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 3 dropped in Canada on April 27, 2025, and on the CW in the U.S. on May 14, 2025. All seasons are now available to view on Netflix. The early episodes focus … Read more

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 2 Netflix ★★★

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 2 dropped on October 2, 2024, after the first episode premiered on The CW. All seasons are now available on Netflix. For those who love the slower-paced lives of small-town America, and … Read more

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 1 TV Netflix ★★★

Calling all “Virgin River” fans! If you’re as eager as I am for Season 7, I must share that the exact release date remains unannounced. However, we can anticipate it to be somewhere between December … Read more

Wednesday TV series Season 2 Part 2 Netflix ★★★★

Starting from where we last saw her, Jenna Ortega shines in “Wednesday,” Season 2 Part 2, a comical mystery TV series now available on Netflix. The show follows Wednesday, the daughter of Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) … Read more

The Thursday Murder Club (PG)★★★ Netflix

What do four retirees or pensionaries have in common? They all have a passion for unraveling murder mysteries, so they meet weekly to discuss cold cases. “The Thursday Murder Club” is a crime- comedy movie … Read more

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) ★★★★TV & Film

They say that all good things must come to an end, and this is undoubtedly true for Downton Abbey. This farewell is accompanied by a deep sense of loss, particularly because my favorite actor, Dame … Read more

Lego Masters TV Series Fox, Hulu

“Lego Masters” is a reality TV competition series that’s based on the British series of the same name and streaming now on Fox TV and Hulu. Will Arnett is the host and executive producer; he’s … Read more

Sketch (PG) ★★1/2

“Sketchis promoted as a kids’ movie that features a child’s monster drawings that become mysteriously alive. The title ‘Sketch’ refers to Amber’s drawings, which are her way of expressing her emotions and … Read more

Freakier Friday (PG) ★★★½

Jamie Lee Curtis shines in the “Freakier Friday” (PG), as does her movie daughter Lindsay Lohan, a comedy that’s playing in theaters now. Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles from the 2003 movie “Freaky Friday.” … Read more

Platonic (MA-TV)★★★★ Season 2 TV Series

Apple TV+ revealed a first look at the second season of series “Platonic.” The critically acclaimed half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by the engaging duo of Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The 10-episode 2nd … Read more

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13) ★★★½

There’s a new superhero team in the film entertainment business who are based on Marvel comic books, and that’s the “The Fantastic Four.” We are introduced to the new team in the movie “The Fantastic … Read more

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Interviews

Wide Variety of Winners at the 30th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert

California’s sunshiny 70-degree weather set the tone for the 30th Critics Choice Awards held February 7 at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger, as huge smiles prevailed. In covering the awards for the last ten years, Read more

Karen Jankel, Daughter of Michael Bond Interview Paddington Bear

While in London last November 2024, I searched for the latest film releases, as the schedule differs from the US. It was a pleasant surprise to find that “Gladiator II” opened a week earlier than … Read more

Chaz Ebert Interview “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour

Chaz Ebert asked me to interview her for the start of her book tour at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois. What a great evening it was to listen to Chaz further explain some of the … Read more

Jodi Comer Interview & The Bikeriders Review (R) ★★★★

The Bikeriders” has an all-star cast, with Jodi Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. The movie is inspired by a photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, written in 1968. Jeff … Read more

Rob Lorenz Interview “In the Land of Saints and Sinners”

For the film “In the Land of Saints and Sinners,” I was invited to speak with the director, Rob Lorenz. We had a Zoom interview, and it was informative. We talked about his Irish heritage, … Read more

Dune: Part Two Interview director Denis Villeneuve(R) ★★★★

Once in a while, a sweeping saga masterpiece comes along, such as 1977’s “Star Wars,” retroactively retitled “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” by George Lucas or Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the … Read more

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Film Festivals and Events

One Battle After Another (R) ★★★½

In theaters now “One Battle After Another” “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” (Kristin Wiig) writer. On TV this Saturday, October 4, NBC New ‘Saturday Night Live’

“One Battle After Another” rated R stars Leonardo DiCaprio as … Read more

Wide Variety of Winners at the 30th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert

California’s sunshiny 70-degree weather set the tone for the 30th Critics Choice Awards held February 7 at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger, as huge smiles prevailed. In covering the awards for the last ten years, Read more

Chaz Ebert Interview “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour

Chaz Ebert asked me to interview her for the start of her book tour at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois. What a great evening it was to listen to Chaz further explain some of the … Read more

Jodi Comer Interview & The Bikeriders Review (R) ★★★★

The Bikeriders” has an all-star cast, with Jodi Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. The movie is inspired by a photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, written in 1968. Jeff … Read more

One Life (PG) ★★★★

“One Life” is a heartwarming film I screened during the Toronto Film Festival; it stars Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, an English stockbroker in a true story. In 1938 he helped save over 600 children … Read more

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13) ★★½

It’s been three years since we’ve last seen the Spengler family as they relocated from Oklahoma to New York. They’ve moved into the original Ghostbusters Firehouse, complete with a firepole, ghost-catching equipment, containers, and the … Read more

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Radio Podcasts

One Battle After Another (R) ★★★½

In theaters now “One Battle After Another” “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” (Kristin Wiig) writer. On TV this Saturday, October 4, NBC New ‘Saturday Night Live’

“One Battle After Another” rated R stars Leonardo DiCaprio as … Read more

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 3 TV Netflix ★★★

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 3 dropped in Canada on April 27, 2025, and on the CW in the U.S. on May 14, 2025. All seasons are now available to view on Netflix. The early episodes focus … Read more

Sullivan’s Crossing Season 2 Netflix ★★★

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 2 dropped on October 2, 2024, after the first episode premiered on The CW. All seasons are now available on Netflix. For those who love the slower-paced lives of small-town America, and … Read more

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