The Amateur (R) ★★★
I’m a huge fan of Rami Malek’s work, as his Academy Award-winning portrayal in “Bohieman Rapsady’s ( 2018) as Freddy Mercury was fantastic. Rami knows how to embody a character and make it his own. … Read more
Reviews
The Penguin Lessons (PG-13) ★★★★
“The Penguin Lessons” is the true story of ‘Thomas Mitchell,’ played by the remarkable English and Irish actor Steve Coogan. He’s a grieving, burned-out 50-something British High School teacher in Argentina in the year 1976, … Read more
A Minecraft Movie (PG) ★★★
I laughed out loud during “A Minecraft Movie,” and so did the packed audience, who applauded and cheered at the end. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge are hilarious together. This review comes from … Read more
The Studio Series ★★★★ Apple TV
Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” offers a richly layered insider’s perspective on the intricate world of Hollywood filmmaking while showcasing exceptional comedic talent. Without a doubt, this 10-episode series streaming on Apple TV is the funniest … Read more
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy ★★★★ Peacock TV
The irresistibly charming Bridget Jones, brought to life by Renée Zellweger, makes her much-anticipated return in the delightful comedy “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” After a nine-year hiatus, fans can once again revel in … Read more
Running Point Netflix TV Series ★★★½
Kate Hudson gives a slam-dunk performance as Isla Gordon, the owner/President of an LA NBA Waves basketball team, in the Netflix series Running Point. The 10-part series produced by Mindy Kaling—also a co-writer of a … 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
Paddington in Peru (PG) ★★★½
It’s been seven years since the wildly popular “Paddington 2” (2017) was released with a stellar performance by Hugh Grant and cast set in London. Now, we are given Paddington’s delightful back story in the … Read more
September 5 (NR) ★★★½
“September 5” transports us back to the historically significant year of 1972, during the Olympics in Germany. ABC, in a bold move, continued to broadcast live the 22-hour terrorist attack by militants from a group … Read more
Unstoppable (PG-13) ★★★½ Amazon Prime MGM
Looking for an inspirational and heart-warming family story? Look no further as the movie “Unstoppable” (PG-13) is based on the true story of Anthony Robles, played by Jharrel Jerome, an NCAA Champion wrestler who was … Read more
Emily in Paris Season 4 Netflix ★★★★
Virgin River Netflix Series is Homespun Coziness (PG) ★★★★
The immensely popular romantic drama television series “Virgin River” streaming on Netflix is currently airing its sixth season, which launched in December 2019. Diving into the source material, I found that Robyn Carr, a New … 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
Paddington in Peru (PG) ★★★½
It’s been seven years since the wildly popular “Paddington 2” (2017) was released with a stellar performance by Hugh Grant and cast set in London. Now, we are given Paddington’s delightful back story in the … Read more
Chaz Ebert Discussion “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
The Bikeriders (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 (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
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 Discussion “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
The Bikeriders (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
In the Land of Saints and Sinners (R) ★★★½
In the absorbing thriller starring Liam Neeson, director Rob Lorenz accomplished a remarkable feat in his movie “In the Land of Saints and Sinners.” He utilized Neeson’s cadre of noteworthy acting roles to guide his … Read more
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Radio Podcasts
The Amateur (R) ★★★
I’m a huge fan of Rami Malek’s work, as his Academy Award-winning portrayal in “Bohieman Rapsady’s ( 2018) as Freddy Mercury was fantastic. Rami knows how to embody a character and make it his own. … Read more
The Penguin Lessons (PG-13) ★★★★
“The Penguin Lessons” is the true story of ‘Thomas Mitchell,’ played by the remarkable English and Irish actor Steve Coogan. He’s a grieving, burned-out 50-something British High School teacher in Argentina in the year 1976, … Read more
A Minecraft Movie (PG) ★★★
I laughed out loud during “A Minecraft Movie,” and so did the packed audience, who applauded and cheered at the end. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge are hilarious together. This review comes from … Read more
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