★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
A Good-Natured Superhero with Loads of Heart
Shazman is the new ‘superhero kid on the block’ as Zachary Levi’s energetic, yet heartfelt performance nails his DC character for years to come! Finally, the DC Universe… Read more about Shazam! (PG-13) ★★★½…
Non-kid Centered, Lacks Heart
Though the 1941 original “Dumbo” movie is very short, 64 minutes, and full of racist innuendos, that darling flying, big-eared baby elephant is hard to resist—so it makes perfect sense that… Read more about Dumbo (PG) ★½…
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel Serves as a Role Model for Female Empowerment
“Captain Marvel” stars Brie Larson, Academy Award winner (“Room” 2015), as Carol Danvers, the first female superhero from Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films—yes;… Read more about Captain Marvel (PG-13) ★★★…
Brilliantly Realized, Stunningly Gorgeous “Apollo 11” Soars
“Apollo 11” is a visual delicacy to be savored long after the extensive credits roll—unlike most documentaries where talking head interviews and newspaper clippings are the main source—director/editor… Read more about Apollo 11 ★★★★…
90s Nostalgia & Feminism Pack into a Space-Comic Book Tale
Captain Marvel is the latest entry in the Marvel Comic Universe, which is arguably the most successful film franchise and has certainly generated the most… Read more about Captain Marvel (PG-13) ★★★…
Ultra-Violent Movie, Lacks Heart and Target Audience
No doubt, we have to talk about those creepy big eyes—from start to finish they are disconcerting—which is a shame, as Alita, the spunky female lead character doesn’t… Read more about Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) ★½…
Taraji P. Henson Is Magnetic!
Fittingly, this modern-day tale of ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’ mentality shines a spotlight on the male-dominated workplace and women’s struggles in general to even the playing… Read more about What Men Want (R) ★★★ …
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ★★★★
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, are the creative minds behind “The Lego Movie.” Boasting a brand-new visual style that’s the first of its kind. Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, is voiced by… Read more about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Radio Podcast)…
Sarah Knight Adamson’s Favorite and Top 28 Award Worthy Films of 2018
A Star is Born
Black Panther
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
BlacKkKlansman
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
The Favourite
Green Book
If Beale… Read more about Our Staff’s Top Films of 2018…
Not Your Parent’s Period Drama
Every year it seems there are several costume dramas that feature aristocracy, romance and palace intrigue. The latest drama, The Favourite checks all of those boxes, but that is where… Read more about The Favourite (R) ★★★½…
Entertaining & Influential
Justices on the Supreme Court do not often reach celebrity status or earn fun monikers, but that is not the case with Ruth Bader Ginsburg or “the Notorious RBG” as the media… Read more about On the Basis of Sex (PG-13) ★★★…
Vice Amuses and Confuses
After a second plane crashed into the World Trade Center, Vice President Dick Cheney was whisked away to a secure bunker with other members of the National Security Council. After… Read more about Vice (R) ★★½…
Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast aired December 22, 2018
Rob Marshall directs “Mary Poppins Returns” starring Emily Blunt in the sequel to the 1964 movie “Mary Poppins” that starred Julie Andrews.
It’s been over 30 years… Read more about Mary Poppins Returns (PG) ★★★½…
Julia Roberts at The Top of Her Game
Audiences are in for an extra dose of reality this holiday season with, Ben is Back. Starring the legendary Julia Roberts (Wonder, 2017) as Holly Burns and… Read more about Ben is Back (R) ★★★½…
Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast aired December 1, 2018
“The Grinch” is an animated cartoon for kids and adults by Universal Pictures. The film is based on the Dr. Seuss book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”… Read more about The Grinch (PG)★★★½…
An Emotional Portrait of Director Alfonso Cuarón’s Childhood, “Roma” is a Must-See Masterpiece
Inspired by his upbringing in 1970s Mexico City, Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Children of Men) created a cinematic masterpiece that… Read more about Roma (R) ★★★★…
Both Heartbreaking and Heartwarming, Green Book Delivers Knockout Performances
One of the most tried-and-true movie formulas is the road movie: where the main characters set out on a trip that will change their perspective or… Read more about Green Book (PG-13) ★★★★…
A Sensational Documentary That Will Have Hearts Racing
Although the film Free Solo is technically a documentary and has nothing to do with Star Wars’ Han Solo, it’s difficult to think of a Hollywood film… Read more about Free Solo (PG-13) ★★★★…
Heartwarming Tale of Finding a Family
If you’ve ever wondered how the foster care system works in America, the excellent film “Instant Family” provides an up close and personal snapshot from Sean Anders the co-writer… Read more about Instant Family (PG-13) ★★★½…
Sadly, the Four Realms Lack Heart
The Christmas ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ is a popular worldwide event that’s become a tradition for families. For myself, my daughter performed in a local dance recital as a piece… Read more about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG) ★★½…
Melissa McCarthy’s Career Best Performance
Based on the true story of New York’s best-selling author Lee Israel, Melissa McCarthy tackles a dramatic role giving one of the best performances of her career. Known for her… Read more about Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R) ★★★★…
Rami Malek’s Performance is Epic
Any attempt to recreate the pure magic of the British rock and roll 70s band Queen—all depends upon casting the lead role of the eccentric, ultra-talented Freddie Mercury—in this case,… Read more about Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) ★★★…
Glen Close Gives the Performance of a Lifetime
The dramatic film, “The Wife,” conjures’ up a range of emotions: sympathy, disgust, shock, and ultimately validation. Beginning with a late night call from Sweden, an elderly… Read more about The Wife (R) ★★★½…
Party Like it’s 1977
Infamous by name, New York’s Studio 54, served as a glitzy yet, dingy playground for the rich and famous nightclub crowd. Why was it such an enigma? Why did it catapult… Read more about Studio 54 The Documentary (NR) ★★★½…