Better than a historical teen soap opera, but only in terms of performances and visual design "Many times you have said I cannot do what I have done." - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots Overview - SPOILERS beyond this point https://soundcloud.com/user-669920569/mary-queen-of-scots-podcast-ft-professor-julie-leavitt The new historical film, Mary Queen of Scots, following the life of Mary Stuart as she... Continue Reading →
News & Reviews
What We Know About “Top Gun: Maverick”
https://soundcloud.com/user-669920569/what-we-know-about-top-gun-maverick Tom Cruise is making another movie but this is one you'll want to see Everybody can tell Tom Cruise is a prominent guy in the movie business. Like, he's a really active actor. He does his own stunts, produces and stars in his own movies, and basically does whatever he wants and I can't... Continue Reading →
Are You Looking Forward to Disney’s The Nutcracker Remake?
I am and here's why! Check out my new Podcast on why I am looking forward to this weekend's release of Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms! https://soundcloud.com/user-669920569/are-you-looking-forward-to-disneys-the-nutcracker-remake
“A Star is Born” Review
The movie that sends a powerful message about image, love, and drug abuse all rolled into one "Look, talent comes everywhere, but having something to say and a way to say it so that people listen to it, that's a whole other bag. And unless you get out and you try to do it, you'll... Continue Reading →
Fantastic Beasts 2: A Fantastical Trailer
The final trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has finally been released And it has left me with one pressing question: is anything real, or will this entire movie be Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law running around in front of a green screen with special effects being thrown in? I am an avid fan of... Continue Reading →
September 21-23 Ticket Sale Surprises
A good weekend for children's fantasies, not so much for dramas and documentaries A surprising number of people went the movie theater this weekend and they didn't go see Shane Black's The Predator, that's for sure. The Predator fell 64% at the box office in one week, being bumped from the Number 1 spot to Number 4,... Continue Reading →
The 2018 Emmys
Streaming services make history! Unfortunately, few people watched the show to notice Cable gets a wake up call For the first time in 17 years, HBO did not have the most Emmy nominations. Netflix took that crown with 112 nominations against HBO's 108. In fact, the cable channel could barely hold its own against Netflix... Continue Reading →
“A Simple Favor” Review
The movie that was so disorganized it became ridiculously entertaining "She's an enigma my wife. You can get close to her, but you never quite reach her. She's like a, beautiful ghost." - Sean Townsend Overview - SPOILERS beyond this point It's possible that "A Simple Favor" is the most creative movie ever written. It's... Continue Reading →
“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” Review
The movie that brought rom coms back to life "It's not like in the movies. It's better, because it's real." - Lara Jean Covey Overview - SPOILERS beyond this point "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is easily the most refreshing movie on Netflix right now. Yes, the cover photo looks basic and you can... Continue Reading →