The effervescent glitter sprays, catchy songs, and continued visual neon kaleidoscope of trolls are a smidgeon overwhelming, yet the heart of “Troll World Tour” has a weighty underlying message. Against this backdrop, ‘being different and… Read more about Trolls World Tour (PG) ★★★½…
Ben Affleck in a sports drama by Warner Bros. Pictures. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the closing of movie theaters the film is now streaming online.
Affleck, plays Jack an alcoholic construction worker who’s… Read more about The Way Back (PG-13) ★★★ H360 Radio Podcast…
Broadening a lens into the dilemma of a teen’s unintended pregnancy, “Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always,” garners a quiet tone and limited dialogue—although it gifts an ear-splitting voice to teens’ choices. In particular, what ought a… Read more about Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always (NR) ★★★½…
“Emma,” by Focus Features, is based on Jane Austen’s beloved comedic books about finding your equal in life—as well as your happy ending. Anya Taylor-Joy portrays Emma Woodhouse. Emma Woodhouse is an attractive young woman… Read more about Emma (PG) ★★★ H360 Radio Podcast…
Meet the women writers of women writers week 2020.
I was truly honored to be part of Roger.Ebert.com’s Women Writers Week, March 9-March 13, 2020. My article highlighted a new Film Festival helmed my Women… Read more about RogerEbert.com ‘Womens Writers Week’ Film Fest 919 Women Hold Key Positions…
It is an action and adventure comedy film based on the video game, by Paramount Pictures, Ben Schwartz voices Sonic, and Jim Carrey voices the villain Dr. Robotnik.
Sonic, a lightning-fast blue hedgehog, is having… Read more about Sonic: The Hedgehog (PG) ★ ★★ H360 Radio Podcast…
The film is a romantic comedy by Universal Pictures starring Mae Morton as Issa Rae, a photographer whose estranged mother is a famous photographer. Upon finding a photograph in a safe-deposit box of her mother,… Read more about The Photograph (PG-13) ★★★ H360 Radio Podcast…
The genre is drama and follows a day in the life of Jane (Julia Garner), a recent college graduate and aspiring film producer. She has landed her dream job as a junior assistant to a… Read more about The Assistant (R) ★★★ ½ H360 Radio Podcast…
Kitty Green’s “The Assistant” Sheds Light on the #MeToo Workplace Nightmare
Australian writer-director Kitty Green’s film, “The Assistant,” is a fictional look at toxic workplace behaviors that have allowed female women to be exploited. Driven… Read more about Director and Writer Kitty Green of “The Assistant” Interview…
The “Bad Boys” series that started in 1995, along with catchy “Bad Boys” song–this is the third movie in the series.
(Will Smith) Mike Lowrey and (Martin Lawrence) Marcus Burnett are back together for one… Read more about Bad Boys for Life (R) ★★★ Radio Podcast H360…
As a voting member of the Critics’ Choice Association for the past six years the Red Carpet always has a high anticipation to celebrate the stars who we haven’t seen in a while, reconnect with… Read more about Critics’ Choice Awards 25th H360 Radio Podcast…
Reporting for RogerEbert.com from the Critics’ Choice Awards
My report from the live show on the CW Network is posted to RogerEbert.com. Here’s an excerpt along with a backstage conversation with Renée Zellweger the Best… Read more about 25th Critics’ Choice Awards…
Kaleb, a German shepherd dog, shares the spotlight with Joshua (August Maturo), his 10-year-old owner in a 1930s tale, set in Germany as the Nazis gain power. This outstanding heartfelt movie demonstrates the strong connections… Read more about Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog ★★★★ #FilmFest919…
Guy Ritchie’s return to his signature British crime caper movies—provides Hugh Grant with a terrific role—while Charlie Hunnam shines in the spotlight. The addition of Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Jeremy Strong, and Henry Goulding creates… Read more about The Gentlemen (R) ★★★…
Unfortunately, “Dolittle” is a prime example of an ill-advised notion that a filmmaker, in this case writer/director Stephen Gaghan, known for his intensely violent films “Traffic,” and “Syriana,” can effectively cross over into the genre… Read more about Dolittle (PG) ★…
Michael B. Jordan stars as Bryan Stevenson in a true story as a determined Alabama lawyer that decides to defend death row prisoners. The year is 1987, and Walter McMillian (Jamie Fox) is sentenced to… Read more about Just Mercy (PG-13) ★★★½ Radio Podcast #FF919…
“Bombshell” by Lionsgate is based on the real events of the 2016 scandal at Fox News television station that lead to the downfall of the creator Roger Ailes.
“Bombshell” features a loaded cast: actress/producer Charlize… Read more about Bombshell (R) ★★★½ Radio Review H360…
All the cast is back, in the sequel although this time Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black have new character changes when they return to Jumanji.
The addition of new cast members… Read more about Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) ★★ H360 Radio Podcast…
Eddie Murphy To Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards and Kristen Bell to Receive 4th Annual #SeeHer Award
Check out the gala event live on the CW network Sunday,… Read more about Critics’ Choice Awards Live on CW Network Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:00 ET…
Sarah Knight Adamson’s Favorite & Top 20 Award Worthy Films of 2019 Starting with Best
*1. Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood
*2. Bombshell
3. Marriage Story
4. Toy Story … Read more about Our Staff’s Best 20 Films of 2019…
Anthony McCarten says, “Finding a Consensus and a Common Ground is the Real Message of The Two Popes”
I spoke with Anthony McCarten screenwriter of “The Two Popes,” after a screening of the film at… Read more about Interview: Anthony McCarten “The Two Popes”…
“Little Women” is based on the classic book by Louise Mae Alcott and produced by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. It’s an American coming-of-age period drama that’s written and directed by Greta Gerwig. It is the… Read more about Little Women (PG) ★★★★ Radio Review H630…
Letts chats about his Chicago theater roots, his writing process, his admiration of Greta Gerwig and his thoughts on why everyone should see “Ford v Ferrari” on the big screen.
Tracy Letts is a name… Read more about Tracy Letts Interview “Ford v Ferrari” and “Little Women” #TIFF…
Thrilling Tale of Tenacity
The film is based on the rivalry between the car manufacturers Ford and Ferrari in their pursuit to win the 24 hour Le Mans sports car race in 1966. I screened… Read more about Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) ★★★★ H360 Radio Podcast #TIFF…