The Flash (PG-13) ★★★

In “The Flash,” Barry Allen, played by Ezra Miller, is a member of the Justice League. He’s the fastest guy around and can travel at warp speed through time. He’s saddened by the murder of… Read more about The Flash (PG-13) ★★★

Elemental (PG) ★★★½

Director Peter Sohn creates a new world in “Element City,” where earth, fire, water, and wind are elements similar to the elements table we all learned in school. Sohn has been with PIXAR for many… Read more about Elemental (PG) ★★★½

Spider-Man Across the Universe (PG) ★★★★

“Spider-Man: Across the Universe” is the sequel to the first movie, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” the film is both animated and live-action. Seventeen-year-old Miles Morales is Spider-Man, and Shameik Moore voices him; the story also… Read more about Spider-Man Across the Universe (PG) ★★★★

The Little Mermaid (PG) ★★★

Disney’s remake of the classic animated 1989 movie “The Little Mermaid” is here with live-action characters and Ariel, Halle Bailey as the star. She carries the film despite the overlong runtime as her sweet, strong… Read more about The Little Mermaid (PG) ★★★

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Cannes Premiere

“Killers of the Flower Moon” finally premiered on Saturday evening at the Cannes Film Festival in France to an astounding 9-minute standing ovation. Martin Scorsese spoke to the audience and thanked the Osage Nation for… Read more about “Killers of the Flower Moon” Cannes Premiere

Succession TV Series (R) ★★★½

“Succession” season one aired in 2018 on HBO to rave reviews. It’s based on the famous, wealthy Murdock family. It stars Brian Cox (Logan Roy), the family’s patriarch; Jeremy Strong (Kendall), his son; Kieran Calkin… Read more about Succession TV Series (R) ★★★½

BlackBerry ★★★½

Can you remember a time before your iPhone or hand-held phone? Going back to 2002, the first BlackBerry phone was launched. I didn’t have one, but my husband did. He used it mainly for texting;… Read more about BlackBerry ★★★½

Roger Ebert’s Ebertfest Film Festival 2023

Ebertfest Film Festival 2023, Focuses on Empathy

The Ebertfest film festival began on Wednesday, April 19, and ended Saturday evening, April 22, with all screenings at the majestic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, IL.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) ★★½

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is now playing in theaters to packed audiences. It’s animation and based on the popular 80s video game of two brothers, Mario, voiced by (Chris Pratt) and Luige (Charlie Day),… Read more about The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) ★★½

Air (R) Hollywood 360 Radio Network ★★★★

Ben Affleck’s “Air” is a complete delight from start to dramatic history-making finish—in fact, it’s the best movie I’ve seen yet in 2023! It’s the story of super-star basketball player Michael Jordan and the beginnings… Read more about Air (R) Hollywood 360 Radio Network ★★★★

John Wick: Chapter Four (R) ★★★½

Keanu Reeves lifts the “John Wick” series to new heights! Most of the world has somewhat of an idea that Reeves is an unkillable assassin. Having viewed all of the John Wick movies since 2014,… Read more about John Wick: Chapter Four (R) ★★★½

Moving On, (R) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast

My selection’s during the Toronto International Film Festival September 2022 started off with the comedic writer-director Paul Weitz’s film, “Moving On,” starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm Macdonald, and Richard Roundtree. The story centers on… Read more about Moving On, (R) ★★★½ Hollywood 360 Radio Podcast