A “Crazy Great” Movie
Director Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s book stands on its own, by adding key scenes, tweaking character’s roles while at the same time astonishingly bringing the over-the-top opulence to… Read more about Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13)★★★½…
One of the Years Best
Ron Stallworth’s memoir is retold with passion and admiration—aptly Lee’s finale reminds us of our current gut-wrenching racial tensions. Be prepared for a history lesson of shock and awe—it’s about… Read more about BlacKkKlansman (R) ★★★★…
A Visit With Warm Fuzzy Friends
Oh bother, as Winnie the Pooh would say; this is not the live action over-the-top film kids and adults may expect; however, it is true to the laid-back nature… Read more about Christopher Robin (G) ★★★…
Intense Adrenaline Filled Ride
The “Mission Impossible” film series launched in 1996 produced by and starring Tom Cruise at age 33 brought Cruise’s action skills to the forefront. In “Fallout,” 2018, the sixth film in… Read more about Mission Impossible: Fallout (PG-13) ★★★★…
Mamma Mia, How Could We Ever Forget You?
Opening the musical Mamma Mia 2 in the middle of an unseasonably sweltering, summer, is brilliant marketing—especially if your vacation plans are late August as you’ll be… Read more about Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG-13) ★★★½…
A Few Tender Moments and Catchy Songs Can’t Save this Sinking Ship
As a relentless advocate for quality children’s films, the Hotel Transylvania animated series (2012, 2015) has never been high on my list—especially now… Read more about Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG) ★½…
New Female Superhero “The Wasp” has Equal Star Billing
Paul Rudd is back in all of his goofy glory as dad (Scott Lang) also known as Ant-Man in the follow-up to Ant-Man (2015). Here’s the… Read more about Ant-Man and The Wasp (PG-13) ★★★½…
Benicio Del Toro Soars, Giving an Outstanding Performance in this Bleak and Dark Role
Violent anti-heroes (CIA operative) Josh Brolin and (ex-lawyer, prosecutor, hit-man) Benicio Del Toro minus the much-needed government moral compass of (FBI… Read more about Sicario: Day of the Soldado (R) ★★½…
Sicario: Day of the Soldado – Too Soon
When Sicario came out in the fall of 2015, it was a critical and commercial success with outstanding performances and a visual flair from the filmmakers. The… Read more about Sicario: Day of the Soldado (R) ★★½ by J. DeLong…
The Dinosaurs Have Left the Island…They Could Now Be in Your Homes
If you’re expecting to hear the word “run” and view people with horrified (panic-stricken) expressions on their faces while desperately fleeing hungry meat-eating dinosaurs, then… Read more about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (PG-13) ★★★…
Timely Messages of Marriage Equality and Female Empowerment
Pixar’s long awaited animated sequel to the Incredibles (2004) is a laugh-out-loud summer popcorn flick that guarantees to strike a chord with all family members. Not veering… Read more about Incredibles 2 (PG) ★★★★…
Although a Box Office Disappointment, Annihilation is Worth Renting
If you missed Annihilation when it hit theaters in February, you are not alone. The sci-fi / horror flick came out at the same time that… Read more about Annihilation (R) ★★★…
Netflix Sets Itself Up for a Future in Rom-Coms
It seems as though finding a healthy work-life balance is a struggle for many Americans these days. People are constantly on the go and connected to… Read more about Set It Up (TV-14) ★★★…
Fred Rogers An American Hero to Children of the World
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? by director Morgan Neville offers an in-depth look at Fred Rogers, the man behind the PBS children’s program, Mister Roger’s… Read more about Won’t You Be My Neighbor (PG-13) ★★★★…
Female Glam-Caper Steals the Spotlight
Ocean’s 8, the female answer to the three previous Oceans’ heist movies, (Ocean’s Eleven 2001, Ocean’s Twelve 2004, and Ocean’s Thirteen 2007) is exquisitely cast with (Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and… Read more about Ocean’s 8 (PG-13) ★★★…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Petite but Mighty Force
Upon the conclusion of RBG, a joyous smile stretched across my face, as the feeling of pure elation was my first reaction—yes, 84-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth… Read more about RBG (PG) ★★★★…
Shailene Woodley’s Star Sails to New Heights
Shailene Woodley’s breakout role as the spunky oldest daughter of George Clooney in The Descendants (2011) has proven her acting abilities aren’t a one-off—in fact she’s been sailing… Read more about Adrift (PG-13) ★★★…
Cynical, Potty-mouth Anti-hero is Fun!
To begin, I’m strongly advising you see Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson, before attempting to view Deadpool 2. The original highly successful R rated film is the first… Read more about Deadpool 2 (R) ★★★…
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Wine Bottle
For those of us that are currently in a book club or those of us who’ve been in one in the past, we are undeniably privy to the… Read more about Book Club (PG-13) ★★★½…
Younger Hans Solo Has Grit and Drive
Solo: A Star Wars Story is a fun-filled, entertaining prequel; mostly due to its lead and co-stars. Alden Ehrenreich (Hans Solo) first caught my attention in the romantic… Read more about Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) ★★★½…
Check in to Live with the Stars
I’ve always maintained that The Carlyle Hotel is a captivating art enthusiast destination in New York City due to the paintings of Ludwig Bemelman that adorn the walls… Read more about Always At the Carlyle ★★…
McCarthy’s Sweet Mom-Com Has a Ginormous Heart
Undeniably, Melissa McCarthy is one of the funniest women working in Hollywood to date. After her break-out role in Bridesmaids (2011), the female version of The Hangover, McCarthy… Read more about Life of the Party (PG-13)★★★…
Authentic Portrayal of Motherhood
Tully is a female character driven movie from the heart, which mothers universally will champion and applaud for its realism—to be clear, it is not the flawlessly staged Mommy Blog Instagram… Read more about Tully (R) ★★★½…
A Triller with John Hamm Leading the Way
Beirut once known as the Paris of the Middle East hasn’t seen those days of glory since the 1975 Civil War, the 1982 Lebanon War with Israel,… Read more about Beirut (R) ★★★½…