★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
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
“Holidate” is a romantic comedy film directed by John Whitesell, it stars Emma Roberts as (Sloan) and Luke Bracey, as (Jackson). Sloane and Jackson are both single, and boy, do they hate the holidays! The … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about the inspiring documentary movie “A Most Beautiful Thing,” streaming now. It’s written and directed by Mary Mazzio, a veteran filmmaker and a former Olympic rower. The recommended … Read more
Writer, Director April Wright’s Documentary brings us a historical look at the extravagant movie palaces of the 1920s. Did you know that a movie palace during that time could seat 6,000 people?
The film … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about two movies. First up: Just in time for Halloween, the romantic mystery “Rebecca,” starring Lily James, Armie Hammer, and Kristen Scott Thomas.
Director Ben Wheatley takes us … Read more
“2 Hearts” (PG-13) Is a romantic drama that stars Jacob Elordi, Adan Canto, Tierra Skovbye, and Radha Mitchell. Two couples lives unfold in different decades and different places, yet a severe health issue brings them … Read more
The movie “On the Rocks” (R) is in theaters now and on Apple TV+ October 23. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, dad and daughter go on a spying mission with surprising results.
Bill Murray, … Read more
“From the Vine” stars Joe Pantoliano, a former CEO who travels to Italy to reset his moral compass. He discovers his purpose by reviving in an old vineyard in his hometown. Balancing charisma and charm … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about two movies that you can stream at home. First up: “The Social Dilemma” rated PG-13 on Netflix, here’s a look at social media and the invasion of … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’ll review a series and a movie that you can watch online: First Up, “The Glorias” is a movie streaming now on Amazon Prime.
It’s based on Gloria Steinem’s biography, “My Life … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight, I’ll review a series and a movie that you can watch online: First Up, “Emily in Paris,” a new streaming series on Netflix. It stars Lily Collins, yep that’s Phil Collin’s daughter, … Read more
Next up: “Stuntwomen the Untold Hollywood Story” Director April Wright is no stranger to documentaries, and she has a great one streaming online now and in drive-in theaters.
Based on Mollie Gregory’s 2015 book of … Read more
25 Best Films of the Toronto International Film Festival Ranked of the 46 Offered TIFF2020 Award Winners
This year, it was a whirlwind experience to manage the Toronto International Film Festival’s virtual film schedule. Having … Read more
My favorite film of the festival is “Nomadland,” a drama featuring an outstanding performance by Francis McDormand. She plays a widow who travels in the West, living in her van, attached to no state or … Read more
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great.
First Up-The Opening Night film … Read more
Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great.
“Penguin Bloom” stars Naomi Watts, in … Read more