In a movie summer that’s already showcased the music of Elton John and the Beatles, The Boss now gets his shot as headliner. “Blinded by the Light” is inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen and the real-life story of a Pakistani teenager whose life was changed by Springsteen’s songs. When Sarfraz Manzoor was living […]
If you’re looking for a family-friendly, end of summer treat, “The Angry Birds Movie 2” is your best bet. Sony Pictures Animation sequel to their 2016 hit (based on the mobile game phenomenon) is even more free-spirited and fun than the original. After saving his fellow birds from the “evil” green pigs, Red (once again […]
You may be thinking “The Art of Racing in the Rain” is just another talking dog movie. Think again. This adaptation of author Garth Stein’s 2008 best-selling novel is in a different class than the recent, lighter “A Dog’s Purpose”, “A Dog’s Journey” and “A Dog’s Way Home”. That shift in tone, to a more […]
Following his premature departure from “Bond 25” early last year (at this point, a wise move), director Danny Boyle quickly teamed-up with screenwriter Richard Curtis on a secret project. Universal kept the plot under wraps until the title and first trailer were released back in February. “Yesterday” has one of the most intriguing concepts of […]
In 2016, Ron Howard directed an insightful look at one of the most iconic bands in history with “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years”. Now Howard returns to the music doc genre, this time focusing on world-renowned opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. At just under two hours, “Pavarotti” is one of the […]
Summer 2019 at the movies will be remembered for two things: Disney (big surprise!) and the celebration of music icons. Films centered around the songs of The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen are on the way. But first up is this extravagant musical biopic of Sir Elton John. “Rocketman” director Dexter Fletcher knows a thing or […]
You’re probably asking yourself, “Do we really need another animated movie about talking toys?” In this case, the answer is Yes. “UglyDolls” doesn’t have the impact of “Toy Story”, the wow factor of the first “LEGO Movie” or the razzle-dazzle of “Trolls”. But veteran animation director Kelly Asbury (“Shrek 2”, “Gnomeo & Juliet”, “Smurfs: The […]
“Breakthrough” is based on an incredible true story. In January 2015, 14-year-old middle school student John Smith was playing with some friends on a frozen lake in his hometown of Saint Charles, Missouri, when he fell through the ice. Firefighters rescued him after he was underwater for more than 15 minutes. John was first taken […]
Actress Isabelle Huppert is considered an icon in her native France. But it wasn’t until 2016 that most American audiences were introduced to her, with her Golden Globe-winning, Oscar nominated role in the bizarre “Elle”. Huppert’s performance as an assault victim determined to learn the identity of her attacker commanded the screen, the actress often […]
When it comes to this year’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films presentation, The Academy and Shorts.TV, which distribute this to select theaters nationwide, took the word “short” literally. The five nominees are shown, of course, though they only add up to 55 minutes. Normally, a handful of other contenders are added to the program to […]