The Apple TV+ series “Stick” features Owen Wilson as a former outstanding professional golfer who has fallen on hard times working as a golf club salesman and coach. He also hustles the unsuspecting patrons of … Read more
They’re back! Yes, those terrifying dinosaurs were first imagined in Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel and later brought to life in director Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster hit “Jurassic Park” (1993). “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is the seventh film … Read more
While both “Ginny & Georgia” (2021) and “Gilmore Girls” (2000) focus on a mother-daughter relationship in a small-town setting, they differ significantly in their content. “Ginny & Georgia” is a more mature and complex drama … Read more
In my opinion, the “A Minecraft” movie is great if you play the game. It has a lot of details, as does the game. But there are some details that you can tell are fake.… Read more
What a great movie for families with a strong message for all, ‘Kindness Wins!’ During the Viking Age, in the opening scene on the Island of Berk, we are introduced to a young teenage boy … Read more
Have your kids ever struggled with finding a best friend? In the heartwarming live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” we learn how a young girl’s dreams come true when she sees an alien friend named … Read more
The popular martial arts drama movie “Karate Kid: Legends” (PG-13) is now playing in theaters. It’s the sixth installment of the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise, continuing the story from the 2010 film “The Karate Kid” and … Read more
We’ve waited two years for the second half of the latest Mission: Impossible adventure, starring the daredevil stuntman Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. I can confidently say that it has been worth the wait. Picking … Read more
Are you looking for a TV series that is comical, creative, and fun to watch? “Poker Face,” the crime-solving comedy-drama streaming on Peacock, is fantastic as the lead, Natasha Lyonne, who plays Charlie Cale, has … Read more
The Netflix Western drama series “Ransom Canyon” is brought to life by a cast that includes the seasoned star Josh Duhamel (Staten Kirkland) and the promising newcomer Minka Kelly (Quinn O’Grady). Their performances are the … Read more
Mental Health is the main theme in a Marvel movie? Now I’ve seen everything. Although the good news is “Thunderbolts*” is well cast, Yelena Bulova is portrayed by Florence Pugh, effectively conveys her inner feeling … Read more
“The Four Seasons” follows six longtime friends who embark on a peaceful weekend getaway, which quickly becomes chaotic when one couple reveals their impending breakup. This 8-part series, streaming on Netflix starting May 1, features … Read more
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
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 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” 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
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
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
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 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” 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” 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
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 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
The Apple TV+ series “Stick” features Owen Wilson as a former outstanding professional golfer who has fallen on hard times working as a golf club salesman and coach. He also hustles the unsuspecting patrons of … Read more
They’re back! Yes, those terrifying dinosaurs were first imagined in Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel and later brought to life in director Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster hit “Jurassic Park” (1993). “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is the seventh film … Read more
While both “Ginny & Georgia” (2021) and “Gilmore Girls” (2000) focus on a mother-daughter relationship in a small-town setting, they differ significantly in their content. “Ginny & Georgia” is a more mature and complex drama … Read more
