The Odyssesy (R) ★★★★
Hollywood 360 Radio Review will post after the Broadcast tonight.
Film Festivals and Events
Disclosure Day (PG-13) ★★★★
The science fiction film “Disclosure Day” is rated PG-13 and is currently playing in theaters. Directed by Steven Spielberg, known for the classic alien film “E.T.” (1982), which tells a heartwarming story about a marooned… Read more about Disclosure Day (PG-13) ★★★★…
Lorne (+14) ★★★★
Discover the captivating documentary film “Lorne,” suitable for viewers aged 14 and older, which delves into the life of Lorne Michaels—a visionary producer, director, and the creative force behind the iconic TV show “Saturday Night… Read more about Lorne (+14) ★★★★…
The Madison Interview with Michelle Pfeiffer
MODERATOR: It is a true honor to welcome an artist whose presence on screen has defined decades of extraordinary storytelling. Today, she joins us in a powerful new chapter with The Madison, where her performance… Read more about The Madison Interview with Michelle Pfeiffer…
GOAT (PG) ★★★½
“GOAT” is a PG-rated, family-friendly animated movie that explores the challenges faced by smaller boys in competitive sports, particularly basketball. The story follows an underdog named Will Harris, a determined young goat, as he navigates… Read more about GOAT (PG) ★★★½…
31th Critics Choice Awards Honors the Best in Film and TV
Yes, it was all smiles despite the cloudy skies and light sprinkles at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on January 4, 2026. I’ve covered the awards for the last eleven years, and this Chicago-based critic… Read more about 31th Critics Choice Awards Honors the Best in Film and TV…
Watch the 31st Critics Choice Awards Live on E and USA
The 31st annual Critics’ Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will air live on both coasts from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, on E!… Read more about Watch the 31st Critics Choice Awards Live on E and USA…
Rental Family (PG-13) ★★★½
The comedy-drama film “Rental Family” starring Brendan Fraser combines heartfelt moments with lighthearted humor, making it appealing to fans of both genres. Fraser, an actor living in Japan, plays a character who deeply impacts people’s… Read more about Rental Family (PG-13) ★★★½…
“Springsteen Deliver Me from Nowhere”
Jeremy Allen White is fabulous in “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” although the script is very narrow, focusing on his loss of self and inner reflection of who Bruce really was, also the period when… Read more about “Springsteen Deliver Me from Nowhere”…
“The Diplomat” ★★★½ Season 3 Netflix October 16, 2025
Keri Russell, one of my favorite actors, stars as Kate Wyler in the Netflix political thriller “The Diplomat”. Her portrayal of a character is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat; she… Read more about “The Diplomat” ★★★½ Season 3 Netflix October 16, 2025…
One Battle After Another (R) ★★★½
In theaters now “One Battle After Another” “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” (Kristin Wiig) writer. On TV this Saturday, October 4, NBC New ‘Saturday Night Live’
“One Battle After Another” rated R stars Leonardo DiCaprio as… Read more about One Battle After Another (R) ★★★½…
Wide Variety of Winners at the 30th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert
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…
Chaz Ebert Interview “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour
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 about Chaz Ebert Interview “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour…
Jodi Comer Interview & The Bikeriders Review (R) ★★★★
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 about Jodi Comer Interview & The Bikeriders Review (R) ★★★★…
One Life (PG) ★★★★
“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 about One Life (PG) ★★★★…
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13) ★★½
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 about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13) ★★½…
In the Land of Saints and Sinners (R) ★★★½
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 about In the Land of Saints and Sinners (R) ★★★½…
Shirley (PG-13) ★★★★
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 about Shirley (PG-13) ★★★★…
The Bikeriders, a Motorcycle Club Film, Highlights a Positive Woman’s Role posted to Roger Ebert’s Website
Blending comedy, violence, and moments of tenderness while exploring the biker code of loyalty, Nichols creates an intriguing modern story of a gangster film told uniquely from a woman’s perspective in “The Bikeriders.” There’s so… Read more about The Bikeriders, a Motorcycle Club Film, Highlights a Positive Woman’s Role posted to Roger Ebert’s Website…
Rustin (PG-13) ★★★★
Returning to the civil rights march in Washington D.C. in 1963, director George C. “Rustin” boasts an embodied performance by Coleman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, the openly gay civil rights activist who orchestrated the famous… Read more about Rustin (PG-13) ★★★★…
The 29th Critics Choice Awards Honor a Wide Variety of Film and TV posted to Roger Ebert
The 29th annual Critics Choice Awards, held this past January 14th, moved to the Barker Hanger at the Santa Monica Airport, to accommodate the large number of critics that attend as well as the film… Read more about The 29th Critics Choice Awards Honor a Wide Variety of Film and TV posted to Roger Ebert…
Maestro Interviews Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan (R) ★★★★
I attended the “Maestro” screening in Hollywood during a press event hosted by Netflix in November of this year. Critics viewed the film in the luxuriously decorated Netflix Tudum Theater; the velvet scarlet seating brought… Read more about Maestro Interviews Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan (R) ★★★★…
Critics Choice Celebration of Cinema and Television Honoring Black, Latino, AAPI Awards-2023-Posted to Roger-Ebert
Century Plaza this past Monday evening, Dec. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The celebration is typically a lively and joyous occasion, and this year was especially so due to combining several celebrations. There were… Read more about Critics Choice Celebration of Cinema and Television Honoring Black, Latino, AAPI Awards-2023-Posted to Roger-Ebert…
The Holdovers (R) ★★★★
“The Holdovers” is the story of an eccentric boarding school teacher, played by Paul Giamatti, who works at an elite school where each year, a teacher stays at the school during the holiday break to… Read more about The Holdovers (R) ★★★★…