Abacus: Small Enough to Jail by Steve James nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature Category sends an alarm to every thinking citizen in our culture. Indeed, the film reminds Americans of what remains crucial for a democracy to function. Equitable justice and accountability must thrive. Often it …
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Lady Bird’ (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
Legacy Recordings' 'Lady Bird' soundtrack comes highly recommended (3.5 stars) and is available in explicit and edited versions.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Django’
Django Reinhardt needs no introduction to jazz and blues aficionados. Indeed, Reinhardt remains one of the greatest jazz guitarists and composers of the twentieth century. Interestingly, Reinhardt rose above his impoverished background to become celebrated, and he became the first notable jazz talent to emerge from Europe. Consequently, his skills …
Read More »Movie Review: Ridley Scott’s ‘All the Money in the World’
An amazing experience full of potent life lessons and family dynamics.
Read More »Interview: Director Sean Buttimer Discusses His First Feature – ‘Smoke Screen’
How do you get your start in filmmaking? First time feature writer/producer/director Sean Buttimer shares his experiences with the making of action-thriller 'Smoke Screen.'
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Shape of Water’
This fantasy drama come recommended and is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language.
Read More »Web Series Review: ‘High & Mighty’ – Stoned with Superpowers at Sundance
'High & Mighty' is Cheech and Chong meets Spider Man, but it’s a lot more. Even funnier than I imagined, it’s also a buddy movie and a rom-com and goes deeper into human relationships than many totally serious films.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Molly’s Game’
There are too many gems to fit into this fine film as Sorkin’s quick-fire methods and timing works well.
Read More »Music Review: John Williams – ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’
At 85 years old, John Williams continues his prolific musical career with the quality original motion picture soundtrack to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the second film in the new Star Wars film trilogy and eighth overall in this popular film series. This musical score yields many galactic goosebumps with emotional movements …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Paddington 2’ – Great for the Kids But Parents Will Like It as Well
'Paddington 2' delivers joy and delight and is as good – or perhaps even a tad better – than the original film.
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