The Madison (TV-14) ★★★½
It’s always wonderful to reach milestones. Saturday evening marked my 18th year as the national film and TV critic on the Hollywood 360 Radio Network. Yes, 18 years with the Hollywood 360 Radio Network!
Interviews
Hamnent (PG-13) ★★★★
The film “Hamnet” is hailed as one of the most remarkable cinematic achievements of 2025, capturing attention and stirring excitement for the Oscars. Set against the backdrop of England in 1596, this historical drama weaves… Read more about Hamnent (PG-13) ★★★★…
Father Mother Sister Brother (R) ★★★
Director Jim Jarmusch’s film is divided into three parts, each exploring family roles and dynamics, which helps keep viewers engaged by highlighting its thematic structure. His dramedy ‘Father Mother Sister Brother,’ starring Adam Driver, Mayim… Read more about Father Mother Sister Brother (R) ★★★…
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…
The Roofman (R) ★★★★
I always enjoy a movie based on a true story or person; in this case, a down-on-his-luck divorced US Army veteran, Jeffery Manchester, began stealing toys for his kids at his local Toys R Us… Read more about The Roofman (R) ★★★★…
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…
Karen Jankel, Daughter of Michael Bond Interview Paddington Bear
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…
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) ★★★★…
Rob Lorenz Interview “In the Land of Saints and Sinners”
For the film “In the Land of Saints and Sinners,” I was invited to speak with the director, Rob Lorenz. We had a Zoom interview, and it was informative. We talked about his Irish heritage,… Read more about Rob Lorenz Interview “In the Land of Saints and Sinners”…
Dune: Part Two Interview director Denis Villeneuve(R) ★★★★
Once in a while, a sweeping saga masterpiece comes along, such as 1977’s “Star Wars,” retroactively retitled “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” by George Lucas or Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the… Read more about Dune: Part Two Interview director Denis Villeneuve(R) ★★★★…
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…
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) ★★★★…
Martin Scorsese Zoom Press Conference Killers of the Flower Moon
I was thrilled to attend a Zoom Press Conference with Martin Scorsese, on Monday, October 16, 2023 as I’ve been following the film since July of 2017 when Scorsese optioned the book rights. I’ve written… Read more about Martin Scorsese Zoom Press Conference Killers of the Flower Moon…
Toronto International Film Festival TIFF 2023
Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast segment of the Toronto 2023 International Film Festival:
Attending the Toronto International Film Festival in-person is always a treat, and this year is no different—in fact, this may have been… Read more about Toronto International Film Festival TIFF 2023…
David Grann Interview Author “Killers of the Flower Moon” Posted to RogerEbert.com
As the film world ardently awaits the opening of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which screened at the Cannes Film Festival, my anticipation is sky-high, as I’ve been following the film’s journey since… Read more about David Grann Interview Author “Killers of the Flower Moon” Posted to RogerEbert.com…
Interview Jane Lynch the Voice of Apple’s Health App Commercial
I recently talked with Jane Lynch, the voice of Apple’s new commercial, about protecting your health data using Apple’s health app. The commercial has an essential message for everyone garnering 3 million views since it… Read more about Interview Jane Lynch the Voice of Apple’s Health App Commercial…
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Cannes Premiere
“Killers of the Flower Moon” finally premiered on Saturday evening at the Cannes Film Festival in France to an astounding 9-minute standing ovation. Martin Scorsese spoke to the audience and thanked the Osage Nation for… Read more about “Killers of the Flower Moon” Cannes Premiere…
Interview Wendi McLendon-Covey PIXAR movie “Elemental”
Wendi McLendon-Covey and I chatted a few years ago on the Red Carpet during the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles; speaking with her in my part of the world, Chicago, was a treat. She… Read more about Interview Wendi McLendon-Covey PIXAR movie “Elemental”…
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast
Do you remember the 1982 TV show ‘Family Ties’ with Michael J Fox or the classic movie “Back to the Future?” “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” is a documentary about his very successful career,… Read more about Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (R) ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast
“Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” is based on the true story of US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim) in 2018 during the Afghanistan War. After being ambushed, Ahmed risks… Read more about Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (R) ★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Interview with Donald Mowat Makeup Artist “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant”
Donald Mowat, a renowned makeup artist, is from Canada; I recently conducted a Zoom interview with him for “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” film. He has a long list of credits on many successful films, The… Read more about Interview with Donald Mowat Makeup Artist “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant”…
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…