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Biography

Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Won’t You Please?

June 8, 2018Kim Tibbs-Krober 1 Comment

A new documentary remembers the endearing and enduring legacy of everyone’s favorite neighbor… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Biography, David Newell, Documentary, Focus Features, François Scarborough Clemmons, Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, Joe Negri, McColm Cephas Jr., Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Yo-Yo Ma

The 15:17 to Paris arrives on Blu-ray

May 23, 2018Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

The harrowing true story stars the three actual heroes… continue reading

★★, Home Viewing Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler, Biography, Jaleel White, Jenna Fischer, Judy Greer, Spencer Stone, The 15:17 to Paris, Thomas Lennon, Thriller, Tony Hale, Warner Bros. Pictures

Final Portrait is an intimate look at a complicated genius

April 5, 2018Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘Final Portrait’ tries to explain the complex touch of waiting for genius… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Armie Hammer, Biography, Clémence Poésy, Comedy, Drama, Final Portrait, Geoffrey Rush, Sony Pictures Classics, Sylvie Testud, Tony Shalhoub

Oscar winner I, Tonya skates to home video

March 13, 2018Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

Marvel in Allison Janney’s award winning performance… continue reading

★★★, Home Viewing Allison Janney, Biography, Caitlin Carver, I Tonya, Julianne Nicholson, Margot Robbie, Neon, Paul Walter Hauser, Sebastian Stan, Sport

Six time Oscar nominee Darkest Hour comes to Blu-ray

February 28, 2018Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

There’s a very good chance Gary Oldman will win an Oscar… continue reading

★★★, Home Viewing Ben Mendelsohn, Biography, Darkest Hour, Focus Features, Gary Oldman, History, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Tom of Finland Blu-ray Review :: Tom of Finland reveals the man behind the art

February 11, 2018Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

The biopic reveals the life of the artist but it’s not without its problems… continue reading

★★, Home Viewing Biography, Drama, Helsinki Filmi, Jakob Oftebro, Jan Böhme, Jessica Grabowsky, Kari Hietalahti, Kino Lorber, Lauri Tilkanen, LGBT, LGBT+, Niklas Hogner, Pekka Strang, Seumas Sargent, Taisto Oksanen, Tom of Finland

I, Tonya is a dark comic triumph that points a finger squarely at us

December 26, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

Margot Robbie shines as the damaged, talented athlete in ‘I, Tonya’… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Allison Janney, Biography, Caitlin Carver, I Tonya, Julianne Nicholson, Margot Robbie, Neon, Paul Walter Hauser, Sebastian Stan, Sport

Molly’s Game makes me think of the word “crackerjack” and that’s a compliment

December 24, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘Molly’s Game’ knows what it has with the supernatural talent of Jessica Chastain and puts it good use… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Biography, Crime, Idris Elba, Jeremy Strong, Jessica Chastain, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Molly's Game, STX Entertainment

Darkest Hour is a triumphant showcase for Gary Oldman

December 23, 2017Jeremy Fogelman 1 Comment

‘Darkest Hour’ hinges on an exceptional performance by Gary Oldman, but most often swings towards success… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Ben Mendelsohn, Biography, Darkest Hour, Focus Features, Gary Oldman, History, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane

The Post isn’t Spielberg’s showiest movie, but it’s one of his most relevant

December 22, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘The Post’ boasts an all-star cast of amazing actors in a story that’s eerily resonant… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Alison Brie, Biography, Bob Odenkirk, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Carrie Coons, Drama, History, Matthew Rhys, Meryl Streep, The Post, Tom Hanks, Tracy Letts, Twentieth Century Fox

The Disaster Artist is a great movie about the best worst movie ever made

December 8, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

James Franco and company hit new heights in the hilarious, touching ‘The Disaster Artist’… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies A24, Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Biography, Dave Franco, History, James Franco, Paul Scheer, Seth Rogen, The Disaster Artist

The Man Who Invented Christmas is a pleasant holiday movie

December 8, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ is enjoyable, but it doesn’t hit the highs it’s capable of… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Anna Murphy, Biography, Bleecker Street, Christmas, Christopher Plummer, Comedy, Dan Stevens, Jonathan Pryce, Justin Edwards, Morfydd Clark, The Man Who Invented Christmas

Thank You For Your Service is a bleak look at PTSD without real grace

October 27, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘Thank You For Your Service’ has its heart in the right place, but it has no subtlety at all… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Amy Schumer, Beulah Koale, Biography, Brad Beyer, Haley Bennett, Jayson Warner Smith, Joe Cole, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Miles Teller, Omar J. Dorsey, Scott Haze, Thank You For Your Service, Universal Pictures, War

Raw emotions spark a flame in true story Only the Brave

October 23, 2017Justin Moore Leave a Comment

An inspirational tale of real life heroes delivers… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Action, Andie MacDowell, Biography, Columbia Pictures, James Badge Dale, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly, Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Only the Brave, Taylor Kitsch

Battle of the Sexes brings back the 1970s in style

October 1, 2017Chuck Duncan 2 Comments

‘Battle of the Sexes’ shows that even as times change, some things stay the same… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Alan Cumming, Andrea Riseborough, Austin Stowell, Battle of the Sexes, Bill Pullman, Biography, Elizabeth Shue, Emma Stone, Fox Searchlight, Jessica McNamee, LGBT, LGBT+, Sarah Silverman, Sport, Steve Carrell

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✦ IN CINEMAS ✦

    MERCY  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    THE HOUSEMAID  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    BUGONIA  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    ELEANOR THE GREAT  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    HIM Watch on Apple TV. ★✩✩
    THE BALTIMORONS  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    NE ZHA II Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    WEAPONS  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    BAD SHABBOS Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    THE NAKED GUN Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    THE FANTASTIC FOUR Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    OH, HI!  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
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★✩✩ Avoid    ★★✩ Matinée    ★★★ Must See

✦ HOME VIEWING ✦

    A HOUSE BUILT ON LIES  ★★★
    MURDER AT THE MERRIWEATHER  ★★★
    MURDER IN THE DARK  ★★✩
    TO PHILLY WITH LOVE  ★★✩
    THE GUEST WHO WOULDN'T LEAVE  ★★✩
    TEN THOUSAND REASONS FOR REVENGE  ★★✩
    I HAVE TO KILL MY NEIGHBOR  ★★★
    A LITTLE PARK MUSIC  ★★★
    HOME MAKEOVER NIGHTMARE  ★★✩
    KIDNAPPING MY OWN DAUGHTER  ★★★
    A SEASON TO BLOSSOM  ★★✩
    DON'T TRUST THE COUPLE UPSTAIRS  ★★✩
    PICTURE PERFECT SISTER-IN-LAW  ★★✩
    THE MAN IN THE WINDOW  ★★★
    A ROYAL SETTING  ★★✩
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