BlackBerry ★★★½
Can you remember a time before your iPhone or hand-held phone? Going back to 2002, the first BlackBerry phone was launched. I didn’t have one, but my husband did. He used it mainly for texting;… Read more about BlackBerry ★★★½…
Author: Sarah Knight Adamson
BlackBerry Interview Matt Johnson, Director and Co-writer
The year is 1996, in Waterloo, Ontario, a city in Canada. Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel) and his business partner and best friend Douglas Fregin (Matt Johnson) are close to creating the world’s first smartphone. Struggling… Read more about BlackBerry Interview Matt Johnson, Director and Co-writer…
Peter Pan and Wendy (PG) ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast
The latest movie about Peter Pan is now playing in theaters everywhere. “Peter Pan and Wendy” is based on the original story of the “Peter Pan” book by Sir James Matthew Barrie, written in 1904,… Read more about Peter Pan and Wendy (PG) ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast…
Roger Ebert’s Ebertfest Film Festival 2023
Ebertfest Film Festival 2023, Focuses on Empathy
The Ebertfest film festival began on Wednesday, April 19, and ended Saturday evening, April 22, with all screenings at the majestic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, IL.
Ebertfest… Read more about Roger Ebert’s Ebertfest Film Festival 2023…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) ★★½
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is now playing in theaters to packed audiences. It’s animation and based on the popular 80s video game of two brothers, Mario, voiced by (Chris Pratt) and Luige (Charlie Day),… Read more about The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) ★★½…
Judy Blume Forever Documentary H360 Podcast ★★★½
I screened the excellent documentary during the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023, and loved the film.
Most know author Judy Blume books as her name is synonymous with the joy and agony of being… Read more about Judy Blume Forever Documentary H360 Podcast ★★★½…
Air (R) Hollywood 360 Radio Network ★★★★
Ben Affleck’s “Air” is a complete delight from start to dramatic history-making finish—in fact, it’s the best movie I’ve seen yet in 2023! It’s the story of super-star basketball player Michael Jordan and the beginnings… Read more about Air (R) Hollywood 360 Radio Network ★★★★…
John Wick: Chapter Four (R) ★★★½
Keanu Reeves lifts the “John Wick” series to new heights! Most of the world has somewhat of an idea that Reeves is an unkillable assassin. Having viewed all of the John Wick movies since 2014,… Read more about John Wick: Chapter Four (R) ★★★½…
“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (PG-13) ★★★½
The 1984 song “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Taylor is the perfect theme song for the entertaining “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” as the song sums up the core of the movie—while providing… Read more about “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (PG-13) ★★★½…
Moving On, (R) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast
My selection’s during the Toronto International Film Festival September 2022 started off with the comedic writer-director Paul Weitz’s film, “Moving On,” starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm Macdonald, and Richard Roundtree. The story centers on… Read more about Moving On, (R) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Paul Weitz Interview–“Moving On” Director and Writer
My selection during the Toronto International Film Festival started with the comedic writer-director Paul Weitz’s film, “Moving On,” starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm McDowell, and Richard Roundtree.
The story centers on a man (Howard),… Read more about Paul Weitz Interview–“Moving On” Director and Writer…
The Magician’s Elephant (PG) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Network
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be orphaned and discover that you may have a sibling? That’s the premise of “The Magician’s Elephant.” The film is based on the popular young… Read more about The Magician’s Elephant (PG) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Network…
Stories from “Killers of the Flower Moon” Posted to Roger Ebert. com
When pondering a topic for Women Writers Week, an introductory article for Martin Scorsese’s new film seemed apropos. The article includes insights by Shannon Shaw Duty, the Editor of the Osage News, and member of… Read more about Stories from “Killers of the Flower Moon” Posted to Roger Ebert. com…
Creed III (PG-13) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast
Michael B. Jordan continues his impressive film career, by taking the directing reigns in “Creed III.” Having arrived on the scene in “Fruitville Station” (2013) playing the role of Oscar Grant, the young man who… Read more about Creed III (PG-13) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Outer Banks Season 1-3 Overview, Season 3 H360 Radio Review
“Outer Banks” is an American teen drama streaming on Netflix, created by twin brothers Josh and Jonas Pate and told through their childhood experiences. The brothers grew up on Kiawah and Johns Island in South… Read more about Outer Banks Season 1-3 Overview, Season 3 H360 Radio Review…
The Bear TV Series ★★★★
The award-winning TV series “The Bear” is rated (TV-MA), which means for (mature) audiences, it’s streaming on Hulu.
Jeremy Allen White (“Shameless” 2011-2021) is ‘the Bear’ he’s a young top Michelin star chef who returns… Read more about The Bear TV Series ★★★★…
80 For Brady (PG-13) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast
Are you looking for an uplifting film? “80 for Brady,” starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field, is your winning ticket. The movie is based on a true story of a woman… Read more about 80 For Brady (PG-13) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Critics Choice Awards 2023 Red Carpet Coverage
My article is published on RogerEbert. com, although this post is similar in theme it contains a few more photos of the Red Carpet and the Awards show. The awards event took place January 15,… Read more about Critics Choice Awards 2023 Red Carpet Coverage…
Poker Face TV Series ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast
It’s always a treat to have a new TV series that’s entertaining and, in this case, just plain fun. “Poker Face” streaming on Peacock is by the renowned writer/director from the creator of the “Knives… Read more about Poker Face TV Series ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast…
Sundance 2023 List of Winners
Press Release from Park City, Utah, the Sundance 2023 list of winners and other information.
After nine days, 84 feature films and 59 short films, the juries have deliberated and the audience has voted,… Read more about Sundance 2023 List of Winners…
In Person at Sundance Film Festival 2023
The Sundance Film Festival, located in Park City, Utah, is the largest independent film festival in the United States. Having covered it remotely for the last three years, I was anxious to attend in person.… Read more about In Person at Sundance Film Festival 2023…
A Man Called Otto (PG-13) ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast
The best thing a film can try to do is shift through the impression that everything is a foregone conclusion, thus leaving viewers without any possibilities. “A Man Called Otto” starring Tom Hanks as Otto… Read more about A Man Called Otto (PG-13) ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast…
Critics Choice Awards Show -with Host Chelsea Handler January 15, 2023
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the star-studded line-up set to present awards at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the winners will be revealed at the Critics Choice Awards,… Read more about Critics Choice Awards Show -with Host Chelsea Handler January 15, 2023…
“Acapulco” ★★★½ TV Series Season 1 and 2
“Acapulco” is a family-centered, fun, good-hearted TV series that tells the story of Maximo Gallardo (Eugenio Derbez), who found fame and fortune working at a grand, luxury resort Las Colinas in Acapulco—unfolding through flashbacks of… Read more about “Acapulco” ★★★½ TV Series Season 1 and 2…