Good Fortune (PG-13) ★★★½
The hilarious movie “Good Fortune,” starring Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and KeKe Palmer, is a comedy with a deeper message about people struggling to make ends meet. The movie has the theme of … Read more
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Nobody Wants This Season 2 TV Netflix ★★★★
The romantic comedy “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 will began streaming on Netflix on October 23, 2025. The series focuses on the relationship between Noah (played by Adam Brody), a rabbi, and Joanne (played by … Read more
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
“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
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 3 TV Netflix ★★★
‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 3 dropped in Canada on April 27, 2025, and on the CW in the U.S. on May 14, 2025. All seasons are now available to view on Netflix. The early episodes focus … Read more
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 1 TV Netflix ★★★
Calling all “Virgin River” fans! If you’re as eager as I am for Season 7, I must share that the exact release date remains unannounced. However, we can anticipate it to be somewhere between December … Read more
Sketch (PG) ★★1/2
“Sketch” is promoted as a kids’ movie that features a child’s monster drawings that become mysteriously alive. The title ‘Sketch’ refers to Amber’s drawings, which are her way of expressing her emotions and … Read more
Platonic (MA-TV)★★★★ Season 2 TV Series
Apple TV+ revealed a first look at the second season of series “Platonic.” The critically acclaimed half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by the engaging duo of Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The 10-episode 2nd … Read more
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13) ★★★½
There’s a new superhero team in the film entertainment business who are based on Marvel comic books, and that’s the “The Fantastic Four.” We are introduced to the new team in the movie “The Fantastic … Read more
Superman (PG-13) ★★★★
The new “Superman”, stars David Corenswet as ‘Clark Kent’, AKA Superman. He’s seeking answers about his alien heritage within his adoptive human family. The film is based on the DC Universe comics and also stars … Read more
“Stick” (TV-MA) Apple TV+★★★★
The Apple TV+ series “Stick” features Owen Wilson as a former outstanding professional golfer who has fallen on hard times working as a golf club salesman and coach. He also hustles the unsuspecting patrons of … Read more
Ginny and Georgia Series (MA-TV) Netflix ★★★★
While both “Ginny & Georgia” (2021) and “Gilmore Girls” (2000) focus on a mother-daughter relationship in a small-town setting, they differ significantly in their content. “Ginny & Georgia” is a more mature and complex drama … Read more
How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ★★★½
What a great movie for families with a strong message for all, ‘Kindness Wins!’ During the Viking Age, in the opening scene on the Island of Berk, we are introduced to a young teenage boy … Read more
Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13) ★★★
The popular martial arts drama movie “Karate Kid: Legends” (PG-13) is now playing in theaters. It’s the sixth installment of the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise, continuing the story from the 2010 film “The Karate Kid” and … Read more
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (PG-13)★★★½
We’ve waited two years for the second half of the latest Mission: Impossible adventure, starring the daredevil stuntman Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. I can confidently say that it has been worth the wait. Picking … Read more
Poker Face TV Series Peacock ★★★★
Are you looking for a TV series that is comical, creative, and fun to watch? “Poker Face,” the crime-solving comedy-drama streaming on Peacock, is fantastic as the lead, Natasha Lyonne, who plays Charlie Cale, has … Read more
The Four Seasons Netflix Series (TV-MA) ★★★
“The Four Seasons” follows six longtime friends who embark on a peaceful weekend getaway, which quickly becomes chaotic when one couple reveals their impending breakup. This 8-part series, streaming on Netflix starting May 1, features … Read more
The Penguin Lessons (PG-13) ★★★★
“The Penguin Lessons” is the true story of ‘Thomas Mitchell,’ played by the remarkable English and Irish actor Steve Coogan. He’s a grieving, burned-out 50-something British High School teacher in Argentina in the year 1976, … Read more
A Minecraft Movie (PG) ★★★
I laughed out loud during “A Minecraft Movie,” and so did the packed audience, who applauded and cheered at the end. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge are hilarious together. This review comes from … Read more
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy ★★★★ Peacock TV
The irresistibly charming Bridget Jones, brought to life by Renée Zellweger, makes her much-anticipated return in the delightful comedy “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” After a nine-year hiatus, fans can once again revel in … Read more
Running Point Netflix TV Series ★★★½
Kate Hudson gives a slam-dunk performance as Isla Gordon, the owner/President of an LA NBA Waves basketball team, in the Netflix series Running Point. The 10-part series produced by Mindy Kaling—also a co-writer of a … Read more
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
Paddington in Peru (PG) ★★★½
It’s been seven years since the wildly popular “Paddington 2” (2017) was released with a stellar performance by Hugh Grant and cast set in London. Now, we are given Paddington’s delightful back story in the … Read more
September 5 (NR) ★★★½
“September 5” transports us back to the historically significant year of 1972, during the Olympics in Germany. ABC, in a bold move, continued to broadcast live the 22-hour terrorist attack by militants from a group … Read more