As the prestigious Emmy Awards draw near, ‘Ripley,’ the TV series, stands out with an impressive 13 nominations. This acclaimed series, now available for streaming on Netflix, promises a viewing experience of the highest caliber.… Read more
The film ‘My Penguin Friend’ is a poignant portrayal of the extraordinary bond between a solitary father and a penguin, set against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The narrative unfolds as the penguin, … Read more
Blake Lively, staring as Lily Bloom, the main character from Colleen Hoover’s ultra-successful 2016 romance novel about an abusive relationship, is an excellent choice as we can see her serious side. She plays serious well; … Read more
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” (2024), based on the beloved children’s book by Crockett Johnson, follows the story of Harold (Zachary Levi), a young boy with a vivid imagination, as he grows up and faces … Read more
It’s been six years since Wade Wilson, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) retired from his superpower role. However, his quiet life is about to get crazy as he’s informed by Mr. Paradox (Matthew MacFadyen), that the world … Read more
Space travel has traditionally intrigued people, especially traveling to the moon. Reflecting back to NASA’s landing on the moon in 1969, the live video coverage was forever under scrutiny—were we really the first country to … Read more
30 years after its original, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024) continues all the laughs with new conflicts and characters while still incorporating fan favorites. Detroit’s favorite cop, Axel Foley, returns to Beverly Hills to … Read more
Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, tonight I’m going to review the TV series “The Bear” Season 3 that’s rated R, and streaming on Hulu, there are ten episodes.
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“Despicable Me 4” (2024), the newest installment in Illumination’s fan-favorite franchise, continues its predecessors’ fun, fast-paced, and visually appealing structure. The film’s stunning animation, vibrant colors, and attention to detail are sure to captivate fans … 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
June Squibb of Nebraska (2013) fame’s new film role of Thelma, a 93-year-old widow living alone with the help of her daughter (Posey Parker) and grandson (Fred Hechinger), is a heartwarming, comical, family-themed generational saga. … 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
“Inside Out 2” not only maintains its predecessor’s core inner balance theme but also delves into the realm of teen anxiety with a unique twist of ‘imperfection ‘. The movie is a visual treat, showcasing … Read more
Upon watching the series “Acapulco” in October of 2021, I was hooked as I enjoy multi-generational stories. I also appreciate family-friendly stories. The series follows the lives of the staff at an extravagant resort in … Read more
That lazy, pizza-loving, over-stuffed orange cat is back! Yes, Garfield (Chris Pratt) is back, this time with an origin story of how he ended up in the home of Jon, his faithful owner. In this … Read more
“IF” tells the story of Bea (Cailey Fleming), a 12-year-old girl who is spending time with her grandmother (Fiona Shaw) while her single father (John Krasinski) prepares for heart surgery. Bea, whose mother died a … Read more
Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stuntman and Emily Blunt portrays a film director, in “The Fall Guy” the movie is playing now in theaters. Before the film started there is a short introduction by … Read more
The fantastic romantic-comedy movie “The Idea of You” is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, since its release on May 2, 2024. Based on the book of the same name by Robin Lee, the film … Read more
The comedy-drama series “Palm Royale” is steaming now on Apple TV, and it’s a total blast to view. The year is 1969; Kristen Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons Delacorte an outsider and former pageant queen … 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
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
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
Here’s the best component of the movie “Shirley”—Regina King, the star who portrays Shirley Chisholm. Hands down, she embodies her actions, timing, and subtle nuances. Think Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth in her Oscar-winning performance … Read more