★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
Japan’s 17th-century historical drama “Shōgun” is by far a Hollywood masterpiece. The meticulous details in the set design, wardrobe, and character development take you back to a time of protocol, duty, love, and power when… Read more about Shōgun (R) ★★★★ TV Series 10-Episodes…
Who knew that “Saturday Night Live,” the live comedy-sketch TV NBC show, would ever celebrate 50 years on October 11, 1975? This groundbreaking show, which launched the careers of numerous comedy legends, has become a… Read more about Saturday Night (R) ★★★…
American singer and songwriter Pharrell Williams’s biographical animated movie “Piece by Piece” follows his early life and career. What makes the movie lively and fun is that the storytelling is filmed using only Lego pieces.… Read more about Piece By Piece (PG) ★★★½…
“The Wild Robot,” the newest DreamWorks film, pairs a dazzling animation style with a heartwarming story, delivering a beautiful experience. It follows the turbulent life of a robot, Roz (Lupita Nyong’o), who inexplicably finds herself… Read more about The Wild Robot (PG) ★★★ by Kathryn Rachford…
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is a science fiction futuristic film in which the theme of early Rome is the center. Imagine a ‘Modern America’ as the city of ‘New Rome,’ and due to the unrest… Read more about Megalopolis (R) ★★½…
“Transformers One” is the 8th movie since the series began in 2007; yes, I’ve seen all of them. They are based on Hasbro toys and can be changed to any form. The robots change to… Read more about Transformers One (PG) ★★★★…
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is the sequel to the original 1988 film “Beetlejuice,” with Tim Burton returning as director and Michael Keaton reprising his role as the beloved Beetlejuice. Keaton shines throughout the film with his nuanced… Read more about Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (PG-13) ★★★½…
As the prestigious Emmy Awards draw near, ‘Ripley,’ the TV series, stands out with an impressive 13 nominations. This acclaimed series, now available for streaming on Netflix, promises a viewing experience of the highest caliber.… Read more about Ripley TV Series ★★★½…
The film ‘My Penguin Friend’ is a poignant portrayal of the extraordinary bond between a solitary father and a penguin, set against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The narrative unfolds as the penguin,… Read more about My Penguin Friend (PG) ★★★½…
Blake Lively, staring as Lily Bloom, the main character from Colleen Hoover’s ultra-successful 2016 romance novel about an abusive relationship, is an excellent choice as we can see her serious side. She plays serious well;… Read more about It Ends with Us (PG-13) ★★★½…
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” (2024), based on the beloved children’s book by Crockett Johnson, follows the story of Harold (Zachary Levi), a young boy with a vivid imagination, as he grows up and faces… Read more about Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) ★★★ by Kathryn Rachford…
It’s been six years since Wade Wilson, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) retired from his superpower role. However, his quiet life is about to get crazy as he’s informed by Mr. Paradox (Matthew MacFadyen), that the world… Read more about Deadpool & Wolverine (R) ★★★½…
Space travel has traditionally intrigued people, especially traveling to the moon. Reflecting back to NASA’s landing on the moon in 1969, the live video coverage was forever under scrutiny—were we really the first country to… Read more about Fly Me to the Moon (PG-13) ★★★★…
30 years after its original, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024) continues all the laughs with new conflicts and characters while still incorporating fan favorites. Detroit’s favorite cop, Axel Foley, returns to Beverly Hills to… Read more about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (R)…
Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, tonight I’m going to review the TV series “The Bear” Season 3 that’s rated R, and streaming on Hulu, there are ten episodes.
“Despicable Me 4” (2024), the newest installment in Illumination’s fan-favorite franchise, continues its predecessors’ fun, fast-paced, and visually appealing structure. The film’s stunning animation, vibrant colors, and attention to detail are sure to captivate fans… Read more about Despicable Me 4 (PG) ★★★½…
Chaz Ebert asked me to interview her for the start of her book tour at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois. What a great evening it was to listen to Chaz further explain some of the… Read more about Chaz Ebert Interview “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour…
June Squibb of Nebraska (2013) fame’s new film role of Thelma, a 93-year-old widow living alone with the help of her daughter (Posey Parker) and grandson (Fred Hechinger), is a heartwarming, comical, family-themed generational saga.… Read more about Thelma (PG-13) ★★★★ Full Written Review Posted to the Alliance of Women Film Journalist’s Website…
The Bikeriders” has an all-star cast, with Jodi Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. The movie is inspired by a photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, written in 1968. Jeff… Read more about Jodi Comer Interview & The Bikeriders Review (R) ★★★★…
“Inside Out 2” not only maintains its predecessor’s core inner balance theme but also delves into the realm of teen anxiety with a unique twist of ‘imperfection ‘. The movie is a visual treat, showcasing… Read more about Inside Out 2 (PG) ★★★½…
Upon watching the series “Acapulco” in October of 2021, I was hooked as I enjoy multi-generational stories. I also appreciate family-friendly stories. The series follows the lives of the staff at an extravagant resort in… Read more about Acapulco Season 3 (TV-14) ★★★½…
That lazy, pizza-loving, over-stuffed orange cat is back! Yes, Garfield (Chris Pratt) is back, this time with an origin story of how he ended up in the home of Jon, his faithful owner. In this… Read more about Garfield the Movie (PG) ★★★…
“IF” tells the story of Bea (Cailey Fleming), a 12-year-old girl who is spending time with her grandmother (Fiona Shaw) while her single father (John Krasinski) prepares for heart surgery. Bea, whose mother died a… Read more about IF (PG) ★★…
Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stuntman and Emily Blunt portrays a film director, in “The Fall Guy” the movie is playing now in theaters. Before the film started there is a short introduction by… Read more about The Fall Guy (PG-13) ★★★…