“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” It’s based on the beloved children’s book series by Bernard Warber. The story begins in New York City, with a lively magician, Hector P. Valenti, played by Academy Award winner Javier Bardem. … Read more
A man’s unhappiness with his machinery job in the late 1990s leads to an obsession with hard-to-find Pez dispensers prompting an aggressive rivalry with top management of the Pez toy company. Yes, that’s the tagline … Read more
“Sidney” is a documentary about Sidney Poitier’s life and is streaming now on Apple TV+. Oprah Winfrey is a producer and speaks of him with great admiration and love. The film covers his early childhood … Read more
“Moonage Daydream” is playing in theaters, and the IMAX it’s a documentary centering on David Bowie and his roles as a musician, painter, actor, and world traveler. Director Brett Morgen paints an intriguing portrait through … Read more
“White Noise” made history as the first film ever to be named the opening night selection at both the Venice and New York Film Festivals. Attending the film’s opening in New York City during a … Read more
Oh yes, those Sanderson sisters are back casting their spells! The wait is over; after 29 years, “Hocus Pocus 2” has dropped on Disney+. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, the witchy sisters, … Read more
The year is 1967 in Inwood, NY a Merchant Marine on leave, John ‘Chickie’ Donohue (Zac Efron), annoys his dad by sleeping late after hanging out all night with buddies at Doc Fiddler’s (Bill Murray) … Read more
Reflecting upon my fourth year of press accreditation of the Toronto International Film Festival, I continue to be impressed with the festival’s wide variety of films offered, the opportunities to meet talent, and especially viewing … Read more
Hi Carl and Hello to all of our listeners out there; tonight I’m going to talk about a documentary that is playing in theaters, “Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar.” Here’s an up close and personal … Read more
By far, the anticipation of Steven Spielberg’s film “The Fabelmans” to premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was sky high! Having secured a ticket early in hopes of seeing the film was … Read more
The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on September 8, 2022, with me attending in person. This is my fourth year of press accreditation, with the last two years being online, so I must … Read more
Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there. Tonight I’m going to talk about more films at the Toronto International Film Festival that has started and the Disney Movie Pinocchio.
First of … Read more
Hey everyone in radioland, I’ll attend the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 8, 2022. This year I was able to choose 20 films to view, and I am narrowing my list … Read more
“The Territory” is an engaging documentary from National Geographic Films that sheds light on the Amazon Basin in Brazil, providing a never-before-first-hand look at the struggles of the Uru-eu-wau-wau indigenous people and their land. The … Read more
The highly anticipated season conclusion of the TV show “Better Call Saul” ended with season six and did not disappoint. The “lawyer” centered show is a spin-off to the popular “Breaking Bad” series that premiered … Read more
My interview with director Alex Pritz, the director of “The Territory,” an enlightening view of the Amazon Basin and deforestation issues, was via Zoom video on August 11, 2022. As a school teacher and curriculum … Read more
Director and writer April Wright created another outstanding documentary follow-up film to her historical movie, “Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie” (2013). The new drive-in movie focuses on America’s newfound love … Read more
“DC League of Super-Pets” is an animated movie that’s playing now in theaters with an all-star cast. Dwyane Johnson voices Krypto the Superdog; he’s Superman’s (John Krasinski) dog and partner in fighting crime. Kevin Hart … Read more
“Where the Crawdads Sing” movie is based on the bestselling book of the same name, written by Delia Owens, which has sold over 15 million copies since its release and is now in the top … Read more
“The Last Movie Stars” is a six-part documentary from CNN Films and HBO Max that sheds light on Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers, marriage, and philanthropic endeavors. Director Ethan Hawke’s personal project brings … Read more
Lesley Manville stars as an older widowed cleaning lady Mrs. Harris in 1950s London who falls in love with a Christian Dior dress—she decides to save her meager earnings until she has enough to buy … Read more
Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” is a triumph to behold, staying true to the tongue-in-cheek humor with solid themes of love and family—it’s one of Marvel’s strongest films to date. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, … Read more
“Minions: The Rise of Gru” takes place before the original “Despicable Me” movie franchise that started in 2010; therefore, it’s a prequel. With a setting of the 1970s, young Gru is proudly 11 and ¾ … Read more
Elvis fan or not, Austin Butler and Baz Luhrmann have brought America’s biggest rock and roll star to life with a renewed understanding and empathy. Presented through Baz’s iconic filmmaking style—dazzling, frantic, glitzy, over-the-top visuals, … Read more