UNCUT GEMS – Adam Sandler Stretches His Wings
Long known for his goofy and generally lovable character, Sandler here explores the other end of the spectrum. As Howard Ratner, Sandler plays a hustler in Manhattan’s jewelry ... Continue Reading →
Little Women – The Best of Seven Prior Versions
Greta Gerwig goes from strength to strength. Her prior film “Lady Bird” met with understandable kudos, and now she offers a Christmas gift with her reworking of ... Continue Reading →
Bombshell – A Very Timely Film
Every so often, the stars align and the timing for release of a film overlaps with headlines on the front pages of the news. In 1979 The China Syndrome was released just as Three Mile ... Continue Reading →
Ford vs Ferrari
What’s not to like? The story of an American in a cowboy hat tweaking the nose of the uppity Europeans.
In this case, it is Texan Carroll Shelby aided by the might of Henry ... Continue Reading →
‘Love Actually Live’ merry blend of stage & cinema, The Wallis Nov. 27-Dec. 29
“Love Actually Live is a wonderful Christmas show. It was catching lightning in a bottle when we did it last year. Now we’re back to capture that magic again,” says Broadway ... Continue Reading →
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Tarantino’s Opus Love Story to 1969 Hollywood – New Edit
Revisionist or parallel history productions are fascinating. Decades ago my kids were exposed to Lion King 1½ (Pumbaa and Timon’s story up front, with Simba’s story in the distance). ... Continue Reading →
Crazy Rich Asians Ken Jeong celebrates Cancer Support Community LA at 5th Gilda Gala
Comedy star Ken Jeong put the spotlight on the amazing Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, that supports people and their families battling the “big C.” His Crazy Rich Asians ... Continue Reading →
The Story of Music on Two Islands – Jamaica, Britain, Ska, Reggae and Punk – “Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records”
The film Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records is a tremendous slice into the history of reggae, which means it is a music history lesson of at least two islands: Jamaica and Britain. ... Continue Reading →
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