★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
The South by Southwest (SXSW) 2021virtual/online Film Festival March 16-20, wrapped, with a five-days of offerings. The Austin, Texas venue included their typical program of keynote speakers, film offerings, interview opportunities, networking sessions, Q&A discussions, … Read more
“Yes Day” is a family film starring Jennifer Garner, a mom of three kids, and Edgar Ramirez as their dad. Mom remembers her single days as carefree and risk-taking. Her attitude has changed after raising … Read more
“Raya and the Lost Dragon” is an animated family movie by Disney Studios for all ages.
The setting is a fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons live together in harmony. Everything was wonderful … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to review a film that could bring an Academy Award nomination for Anthony Hopkins in the Best Actor category. This film played at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020 … Read more
Hi Carl, many of us know of our racial history here in the United States. The movie “Mangrove” centers on the racial discrimination in London’s Notting Hill area in the 70s. It is a terrific … Read more
Hey Carl, I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen Ringo Star and his All-Star Band perform, tonight I’m going to review the film “Rock Camp: The Movie” that was inspired by Ringo’s tour promoter, David … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to review the Netflix Series that everyone’s talking about, “Cobra Kai,” (Cobra Kai- Season 1, 2, 3 (PG-14)it’s based on the 1984 movie “The Karate Kid,” and the other two … Read more
Hello Carl, here’s an old fashioned and charming film with an English coastal countryside setting in 1939. “The Dig (2021)” is a film by Australian director Simon Stone. It has been playing in theaters and … Read more
Hi Carl, have you ever wondered why there are hundreds of doughnut shops in Southern California? Tonight, I’ll be reviewing the documentary film “The Donut King” that tells the story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m reviewing a film that is a dessert lover’s delight. “Love Sarah” is a British romance film centering on a daughter’s dream to open a bakery in memory of her late Mom … Read more
“Wonder Woman 1984” stars Gal Gadot and is the sequel to “Wonder Woman” (2017). The film’s beginning depicts Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) reminiscing about her childhood as a younger version of herself, portrayed by Lilly … Read more
It is written and directed by the … Read more
Here’s an animated jazz film that asks the question, “What is it that makes you special? Jamie Fox voices a New York City band teacher, Joe Gardner, who will finally follow his dream of playing … Read more
Hi Carl, I’ve got two movies that opened on December 25. First up: “News of the World” based on the bestselling 2017 book by Paulette Kay Jiles. After reading this great book, I thought this … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about a movie creating lots of Award buzz.
“Let Them All Talk” is a comedy-drama film rated R for its language, directed by Steven Soderbergh with the screenplay … Read more
Film Fest 919 In Chapel Hill North Carolina met the pandemic challenge by following a storyline of the Best Picture Academy Award Nominated movie “Field of Dreams. Yes, “If you build it, they will come” … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight we have two films: First up streaming on Disney+ “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special.” The film reunites Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose, and the droids for a joyous feast celebrating Life Day.… Read more
Next up, The Prom stars Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, and Kerry Washington. Four self-obsessed, fading Broadway theater performers decide to help a high school girl who wants to bring … Read more
“Dear Santa” is a documentary by filmmaker Dana Nachman, it tells the story of Operation Santa and the United States Post Office. Each year volunteers adopt children and adult letters that are written to St. … Read more
Ben Falco directs his wife Melissa McCarthy in their fourth film, “Superintelligence” on HBO Max. “Life of the Party” (2018), “The Boss” (2016), and “Tammy” (2014) are their previous collaborations.
Carol Peter’s life becomes extraordinary … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about two movies that are streaming now on Netflix.
Just in time for the holidays, “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square.” The film stars Dolly Parton as an … Read more
“Hillbilly Elegy” rated R is based the memoir of J. D. Vance. I read the book last year and have been waiting for the movie. It stars Amy Adams as Vance’s mother (Bev) and Glen … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about a movie that premiered on October 14, 2020, during the Chicago International Film Festival and will premiere on Showtime Sunday, November 22. You can also see the … Read more
Hi Carl, I’ve got two movies tonight, and both are streaming on Netflix. “Over the Moon” is an American-Chinese (computer-animated) fantasy directed by the acclaimed animator Glen Keane. He’s behind some of the most famous … Read more