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“Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” is Will Ferrell’s latest comedy, and it’s streaming now on Netflix.
The movie follows two friends that have grown up together in a small village in Iceland—Lars,… Read more about Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (★★★) H360 Podcast…
Udo Kier, the incredible German-born actor, who has lived in Palm Springs, CA since 1991—finds joy in tending his garden, and collecting art, yet, he has made a living playing dark monsters and lowlife brutes.… Read more about Udo Kier Interview “The Painted Bird”…
Hi Carl, Sarah Knight Adamson here, as a reminder I’ve been in the film critique business for over 14 years and a member of Critics Choice Awards in LA.
This week’s movie is Radioactive; it’s… Read more about Radioactive (PG-13) ★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast…
Dave Franco’s writing and directing debut “The Rental” is a psychological horror-thriller that will keep you guessing. You’ll also think twice about renting a home on VRBO or any other apps, especially if the house… Read more about The Rental (R) ★★★…
Dave Franco, the actor in classic comedies “Superbad” and “Neighbors,” has transitioned to writing and directing in his first feature film, “The Rental.” I interviewed Franco in 2013 at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago for… Read more about Dave Franco Video Interview “The Rental”…
Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason of “Funny or Die” fame have great on-screen chemistry, perhaps it’s because they have a history of collaboration or maybe it’s because they actually are friends. Needless to say, the… Read more about Faith Ba$ed (NR) ★★★½…
This week’s movie is Greyhound streaming on AppleTV+. It’s rated (PG-13) by Sony Pictures. It’s a fast-paced World War II military film written by and starring Tom Hanks!
The Greyhound is a US destroyer Naval… Read more about Greyhound (PG-13) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
The Midwest’s largest short film festival has made the decision—the show must go on, July 21-26. Congratulations to all filmmakers who represent the best in the industry—more than 3,000 short films were submitted, with 128… Read more about Jury Member of Indy Shorts International Film Festival is Delighted with Venue Choices…
Palm Springs: A Perfect Flick for Dealing with COVID19 Monotony
Sometimes a movie comes along that aligns with the times perfectly. A few months ago, The Atlantic published an article on how Groundhog Day, a… Read more about Palm Springs (R) ★★★½…
Superhero Withdrawal? Charlize Theron is Here to Help
Superhero movies coupled with summertime have been a constant in our lives for almost two decades, so it’s been a strange summer without a Marvel Universe, Star… Read more about The Old Guard (R) ★★★½…
“My Spy” is an action-comedy movie starring Dave Bautista known for his work in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies playing Drax. Here he plays CIA agent JJ, who is surveilling a 9-year-old (Sophie) played… Read more about My Spy ★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
“Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo,” the movie title, says it all, he was addicted to heroin at age 12, served a 10-year prison sentence for armed robbery in the most dangerous intuitions in… Read more about Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo (NR) ★★★½…
Director Rod Lurie’s excellent, riveting film, “The Outpost,” a military thriller, is based on the bestselling book by Jake Tapper. In 2009, a relatively small group of US soldiers at American COP, (Camp Outpost Keating)… Read more about The Outpost (★★★★) H360 Radio Network…
Revolutionary Musical Celebrates America’s History
The movie version of “Hamilton” brings the theater musical to worldwide audiences—revolutionary in style, concept, and imagination— Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway hit lands at a perfect time. Across the globe, the… Read more about Hamilton (PG-13) ★★★★…
Hello Summer! I have two film reviews, first up, “Miss Juneteenth,” it’s centered on the ‘Miss Juneteenth’ pageant in Fort Worth, Texas. Writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples grew up in Texas, where teenagers compete for the crown… Read more about Miss Juneteenth ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast…
Next up: “The Long History of the Short Road” is the story of a teenage girl played by Sabrina Carpenter and her dad played by Steven Ogg. They live a rambling existence traveling in a… Read more about The Short History of the Long Road ★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Happy Father’s Day weekend! First up “Dads,” it’s a comedy and documentary film centered on dads by director Bryce Dallas Howard, Ron Howard’s daughter. The film premiered in Toronto in 2019. I was able to… Read more about Dads (★★★★) H360 Radio Network…
Next up: “Artemis Fowl.” It’s based on the 2001 fantasy novel by Eoin Colfer. The film stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench. The setting is Ireland, and 12-year-old Artemis… Read more about Artemis Fowl (★★½) H360 Radio Podcast…
Pete Davidson Proves He Can Hold His Own
Judd Apatow has easily been one of the best producers of comedy for the last 15 years due to his knack for spotting talent. Apatow famously discovered… Read more about The King of Staten Island (R) ★★½…
“The Last Dance” is a 10 Part Documentary Series by ESPN that debuted June 2020, covering Michael Jordan’s extraordinary basketball career with the Chicago Bulls dynasty. Leaving no stone uncovered, Jordan’s interviews along with the… Read more about The Last Dance Series ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast…
“Outer Banks” Season 1, 10 Episodes
From Netflix, John B (Chase Stokes) has not seen or heard from his father in almost a year. He and his friends JJ, Pope, and Kiara uncover clues that… Read more about Outer Banks (R) ★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
“Shirley” stars Elizabeth Moss as Shirley Jackson, the acclaimed horror writer of the 1950s. Michael Stuhlbarg plays her husband, Stanley Hyman. The film will stream online and will also open in select drive-in theaters.
It’s… Read more about Shirley (R)★★★★ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast…
Astonishing in tone and cinematic beauty, are words that describe Benjamin Ree’s documentary “The Painter and the Thief.” By use of “verité style,” (a genre of film, that emphasizes realism and naturalism), we view first-hand… Read more about The Painter and the Thief ★★★½ H360 Radio Podcast…
“Military Wives” is based on the inspiring true story of a group of women in England from different backgrounds who form a choir while their husbands are in serving in Afghanistan. Kristin Scott Thomas, Kate… Read more about Military Wives ★★★ H360 Radio Podcast…