My Own Academy Awards
On May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an organization founded by Louis B. Mayer to further the advancement and improvement of the budding film industry, held a dinner party in […]
Film Review: “Ford v. Ferrari”
I have to admit that I’m a biased viewer of “Ford v Ferrari”. Although I’ve never been a fan of watching car races (boring), I have often raced cars in my dreams. I love the […]
Film Review: “Judy”
“Judy”Rated PG-13118 MinutesReleased September 27th The movie “Judy” is an adaptation of the stage play End of the Rainbow that details the tragic last months of the star’s life – specifically her performances at the […]
Film Review “Ready or Not”
“Ready or Not” Rated R 95 Minutes Released August 21st “Ready or Not” is a classic noir murder mystery gone berserk. The story centers around a hugely dysfunctional family named Le Domas. Yes, that’s their […]
Film Review: “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
Garth Stein had been a high performance racecar driver who left racing after crashing his car while racing in the rain. He was impressed by a 1998 Mongolian documentary about dogs and the high regard […]
Behind the Screen: “The Lion King”
FILM REVIEW“THE LION KING”Rated PG118 MinutesReleased July 19th The artistry of this new computer-animated photo-realistic rendition of “The Lion King” is spectacular. The approximately 360 people who worked on the visual effects team turned what […]
“Stuber” – A Brilliant Comedic Juxtaposition
Stuber” is a hilarious experience. It’s crafted like the slapstick silent film comedies of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy and the Three Stooges, The premise is brilliant comedic juxtaposition, two polar opposite characters […]
Film Review: “Shaft”
“Shaft”Rated R111MinutesReleased June 14 Decades ago there was a sharp divide in the entertainment industry between artists who worked in film and those who found their calling in television. Movie industry professionals looked down on […]
Film Review: “Aladdin”
The musical production of “Aladdin” has a long history. The Disney animated feature “Aladdin” was released in 1992, inspired an animated TV series (1994-1995), then took over the stage at the then-new Hyperion theatre at […]
Film Review “A Dog’s Journey”
“A Dog’s Journey” takes you through a cinematic collection of heartfelt short stories about the intertwined lives of dogs and their humans. For anyone who is lucky enough to have known the love of a […]