Daniel Radcliffe is “Weird” Al Yankovic in this highly exaggerated story of his early childhood and rises to fame as a parody singer and accomplished accordion player. The film opened in Toronto to packed crowds,… Read more about Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (PG-13) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Film Fest 919, Celebrates 5 Years
* The following article has additions that do not appear in the Alliance of Women Film Journalist article that was posted October 31, 2022, the additions are from Sarah’s… Read more about Film Fest 919 Film Festival Chapel Hill, NC Wrap…
“The Good Nurse” (R) Academy award winners Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”) and Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”) star in a true-crime thriller investigating hospitals and the healthcare system in America streaming… Read more about The Good Nurse (R) ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
“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 about Moonage Daydream (PG-13)…
“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 about “White Noise” (R) ★★★½ New York City Opening, Interviews with Stars…
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 about The Greatest Beer Run Ever (R) ★★★…
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 about 30 TIFF Films, Recap, and Red Carpet…
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 about Toronto Film Festival Part 2 Update: The Fabelmans, Women Talking, Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, The Good Nurse,…
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 about The 2022 Toronto International Film Part 1, Moving On, Maya and the Wave, The Woman King…
Doc10 Film Festival Features Award-Worthy Lineup
Hey Chicago! Do you like documentaries? How about a film festival whose programmers have chosen the ‘best of the best’ for you? How about only 10 films? Yes,… Read more about Interview with Doc10 Film Festival Founders Paula Froehle and Steve Cohen…
The Power of the Dog Wins Big at the Critics Choice Awards
Jubilation comes to mind when describing the atmosphere of the 27th Critics Choice Awards—win or lose, all were celebrating being together in person… Read more about 27th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert.com…
The past years have been challenging for all amid the world Covid pandemic, especially with Film Festival’s which gather numerous crowds as the Seinfeld cast would say, “Pivot,” which did happen quickly with Sundance, as… Read more about Sundance Film Festival 2022 Award Winners…
Despite not physically being in Park City, Utah, and walking to movie theaters in freezing cold weather—reporting from outside Chicago surrounded by mounds of snow and sub-zero temperatures do veraciously set the atmosphere. See the… Read more about Sundance Film Festival Top 10 of the 20 Viewed…
In a year of attending several film festivals, either virtually or in-person (Toronto International, Cannes, SXSW, Chapel Hill’s Film Fest 919), I can say that I continue to be impressed with the storytelling and the… Read more about Best 20 Films of 2021…
Oh What a Night Honoring Cinema and Television
Upon walking into the lovely reception area in front of the gorgeous Los Angeles ballroom at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, attendees munched, mingled, and sipped while listening… Read more about 4th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television Awards…
“The Power of the Dog” rated R is director Jane Campion’s western based in Montana, and you won’t see a tail wagging dog in the film. What you will see are character studies of two brothers… Read more about The Power of the Dog (R) ★★★ 1/2 H360 Podcast…
Being live in the station WINDam560 is always a treat. Carl and I talked my coverage of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France and my interview with Chaz Ebert. We also talked about the… Read more about Sarah Talks Cannes, Oscars and more Hollywood 360…
Highlights of the 2021 Film Fest 919 Include King Richard, Passing, and More
The Film Fest 919 takes place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and offers wide-ranging, buzz-worthy films along with on-site talent, discussions, events, and… Read more about Highlights of the 2021 Film Fest 919 posted to RogerEbert.com…
“Mass” is playing in theaters now; it’s the story of two couples who meet face to face to discuss their sons. One of the couples has a son who died due to a mass shooting,… Read more about Mass H360 Podcast…
Tonight, I will talk about three standout films that opened toward the end of the Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill, NC. “Mass,” “Passing,” and “Spencer,” and here’s the good news; they are all excellent.… Read more about Film Fest 919 Wraps, Mass, Passing, Spencer H360 Podcast…
Film Fest 919 Update, The French Dispatch, Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story.
Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners; I spent last week in Chapel Hill, NC attending Film Fest 919. As a… Read more about The French Dispatch, (R) Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story, Film Fest 919– H360 Radio Podcast…
Screening “Red Rocket” in Cannes brings back delightful memories for me, as the audience was receptive and praised the film. It’s a gutsy film that doesn’t tread lightly on the topic of porn; we are… Read more about Chris Bergoch Interview “Red Rocket” updated Review FF919…
“Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story” is a documentary based on Oleg Vidov’s life as a Russian actor (known as the Robert Redford of the USSR) who escaped at age 42 to America. The 95-minute documentary… Read more about Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story & Joan Borsten Vidov Interview FF 919…
“King Richard” (PG-13) was shown at the Caraway Village Drive-In, in Chapel Hill, NC, as part of Film Fest 919’s lineup. The inspiring biographical story of Richard Williams, played by Will Smith, the father and… Read more about King Richard (PG-13) ★★★★…