Miranda Bailey, talks about her childhood parent’s separation, being a female in the filmmaking business, her role models and more.
My interview with Miranda Bailey occurred in the beautiful Peninsula Hotel in Chicago, on June … Read more
Jim Gaffigan gets candid about his role in “Being Frank,” his college football days, his family vacations, doing standup in our ‘politically correct’ culture world, and more.
Jim Gaffigan, (Frank) and Logan Miller, (Phillip) play … Read more
Nathan Fletcher grew up in a surfing legacy family on the beaches of southern California; he had a dream of jumping from a helicopter with his surfboard onto a relatively large wave and riding that … Read more
“Rocketman” is a musical fantasy, of Elton John’s breakthrough years. Taron Egerton plays Elton with flamboyant style and exuberance. He also uses his own singing voice to take us down memory lane. The film gives … Read more
High School Female Honor Students Break Some Rules
Olivia Wilde’s directing debut is actually ‘smart,’ and savvy, and silly—just the right ingredients for a sure-fire comedic hit. The best friend duo, Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and … Read more
Sadly, Mistakes Ground “Aladdin” From Ever Taking Flight
Disney’s recycling of their animated classic films, is fine with me, especially if an updated script showcases noteworthy performances—sadly, for all the spot-on ethnic casting, and memorable … Read more
Halle Berry’s Feisty Sofia Enhances Chapter 3
The opening scene of “Chapter 3” in New York City’s iconic Public library is pure fantasy and entertainment, as not only does super assassin John Wick kill a … Read more
A Chicago Film Opens CCFF
Friday, May 17, 2019, was opening night for the Chicago Critics Film Festival and “Saint Frances,” played to a packed house at the Music Box Theater in Chicago and received … Read more
Solid Storytelling is Greatly Needed
The excitement is over as the first Pokémon feature that pairs the animated Japanese characters with live actors is finally here—although unfortunately to fully comprehend the film, one needs to … Read more
The 2019 Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) line-up is bringing some exciting talent to town, and festival films are sure to entertain.
The Chicago premiere of Danny Boyle’s “Yesterday” tops the program packed with this … Read more
Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron Make a Memorable Couple
Pairing Seth Rogen’s slouchy dresser, Fred Flarsky, an unapologetic, gonzo journalist with Charlize Theron’s glamorous, Charlotte Field, a driven successful Secretary of State who has her … Read more
“Avengers Endgame” at its best—illustrates the qualities of being a true hero—all while Marvel’s greatest cinematic hits are warmly and entertainingly revisited! “Endgame” is a culmination of 22 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films debuting in … Read more
Check Out “The Public” at a Theater Near You, Offering Over Due Enlightenment
My younger sister, Martha, a former librarian told me a few years ago that it’s common for homeless people to come into … Read more
The Voice of an Angel Takes Us to Church
Be prepared to be lifted-up—quite possibly to the heavens—by merely viewing this euphoric musical performance by the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Never before seen footage … Read more
A Good-Natured Superhero with Loads of Heart
Shazman is the new ‘superhero kid on the block’ as Zachary Levi’s energetic, yet heartfelt performance nails his DC character for years to come! Finally, the DC Universe … Read more
All of the film trailers and some of the feature films have been viewed—the top entertainment film websites have been scoured—here are 35 Sundance 2019 films that garner attention. Congratulations to all Sundance Festival winners!… Read more
Non-kid Centered, Lacks Heart
Though the 1941 original “Dumbo” movie is very short, 64 minutes, and full of racist innuendos, that darling flying, big-eared baby elephant is hard to resist—so it makes perfect sense that … Read more
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel Serves as a Role Model for Female Empowerment
“Captain Marvel” stars Brie Larson, Academy Award winner (“Room” 2015), as Carol Danvers, the first female superhero from Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films—yes; … Read more
Brilliantly Realized, Stunningly Gorgeous “Apollo 11” Soars
“Apollo 11” is a visual delicacy to be savored long after the extensive credits roll—unlike most documentaries where talking head interviews and newspaper clippings are the main source—director/editor … Read more
Ultra-Violent Movie, Lacks Heart and Target Audience
No doubt, we have to talk about those creepy big eyes—from start to finish they are disconcerting—which is a shame, as Alita, the spunky female lead character doesn’t … Read more
Taraji P. Henson Is Magnetic!
Fittingly, this modern-day tale of ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’ mentality shines a spotlight on the male-dominated workplace and women’s struggles in general to even the playing … Read more
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ★★★★
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, are the creative minds behind “The Lego Movie.” Boasting a brand-new visual style that’s the first of its kind. Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, is voiced … Read more
Energetic host Taye Diggs, kicked off the evening at the 24th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, CA, with a song and dance number … Read more
Director and screenplay writer Alfonso Cuarón tells a very personal story of growing up in the 70s in Colonia Roma, Mexico. Roma a story of home, love, hope, courage, and change is female-focused, providing emotional, … Read more