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” 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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Film Review“Long Shot” Rated R125 MinutesReleased May 3rd “Long Shot” is a classic Rom-Com. It’s a refreshing film viewing detour in the age of mindboggling comic book adventures and otherworldly epics. The movie is also […]
“Avengers: Endgame”, to my surprise, lived up to the hype swirling around it, and not for the reasons I would have thought, such as marathon battle scenes, breathtaking action shots, ingenious special effects – although […]
“Penguins” Rated G75 MinutesReleased April 19 In celebration of Earth Day, Disneynature has released this remarkable documentary-story, “Penguins”, that follows the lives of a penguin named “Steve” and his family. Narrated with warmth and humor […]
“Shazam!” Is a sincere and humorous look into the pains of growing up, in the guise of a comic book/ superhero movie. The special effects are simplistic by today’s standards – however that goes with […]
“Hotel Mumbai” is a powerful immersion into the terror attack in 2008 at the legendary Taj Hotel in Mumbai, the teeming city on the eastern coast of India formerly called Bombay. Watching this movie is […]
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