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 about How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ★★★½…
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 about Lilo & Stitch (PG) ★★★★…
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 about Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13) ★★★…
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 about Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (PG-13)★★★½…
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 about Poker Face TV Series Peacock ★★★★…
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 about Ransom Canyon (PG-13) Netflix ★★★…
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 about The Thunderbolts* (PG-13) ★★★…
“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 about The Four Seasons Netflix Series (TV-MA) ★★★…
I truly believe a star has been born in the Netflix TV-MA rated series “The Residence” starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp a consultant with the Metropolitan Police Department. Yes, she’s that remarkable and steals every scene she’s… Read more about “The Residence” (TV-MA) Netflix Series ★★★★…
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 about The Amateur (R) ★★★…
“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 about The Penguin Lessons (PG-13) ★★★★…
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 about A Minecraft Movie (PG) ★★★…
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 about The Studio Series ★★★★ Apple 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 about Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy ★★★★ Peacock TV…
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 about Running Point Netflix TV Series ★★★½…
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 about Wide Variety of Winners at the 30th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert…
While in London last November 2024, I searched for the latest film releases, as the schedule differs from the US. It was a pleasant surprise to find that “Gladiator II” opened a week earlier than… Read more about Karen Jankel, Daughter of Michael Bond Interview Paddington Bear…
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 about Paddington in Peru (PG) ★★★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 about September 5 (NR) ★★★½…
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 about Unstoppable (PG-13) ★★★½ Amazon Prime MGM…
Emily in Paris” is a romantic comedy series on Netflix starring Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, an ambitious marketing executive. Emily relocates to Paris to offer an American perspective to a French marketing firm named… Read more about Emily in Paris Season 4 Netflix ★★★★…
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 about Virgin River Netflix Series is Homespun Coziness (PG) ★★★★…
It’s been a fabulous year for both film and TV, with so many different genres and many wonderful family films. Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” is definitely my favorite animated film of the year. It’s not… Read more about Best Films and TV of 2024…
Dylan, a 19-year-old singer and songwriter, leaves his home in Minnesota and arrives in New York in 1961, destined to change the course of American music. Moving into Greenwich Village, he begins forming personal relationships… Read more about A Complete Unknown (R) ★★★½…