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‘Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story’ Movie Review

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“Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story” is a rare documentary that’s based on a book (which Mollie Gregory wrote in 2015.) Yes, reading about the history of female stunt performers may be interesting and informative. But this story needed to be told in a film. And it is the content — interviews and archival clips — […]
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‘Misbehaviour’ Movie Review

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My only problem with “Misbehaviour” is that it should have been titled “Miss-behaviour”. That’s the one quibble I have with this surprising, based on a true story gem. The setting is 1970 London. Small but passionate groups of women are beginning to voice their displease with how women are (and always have been) treated in […]
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‘Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth’ Movie Review

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Chances are you don’t recognize the name Jay Sebring. But I guarantee you know who he was. The title subject of this fascinating documentary — “Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth” — was director Anthony DiMaria’s uncle. He was also a pioneer, back in the 1960’s, for men’s hair styling. Sebring was the personal stylist […]
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‘Mr. SOUL!’ Movie Review

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“Mr. SOUL!” chronicles the life of Ellis Haizlip — producer and host of the groundbreaking public broadcasting show “SOUL!”, which ran from 1968-’73. Based in NYC, the program showcased African American singers, dancers, poets and political figures — breaking both barriers and rules along the way. As director, Ellis’s niece, Melissa Haizlip, beautifully presents all […]
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‘Howard’ Review

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Legendary lyricist and playwright Howard Ashman left this world far too soon, dying from AIDS in 1991 at the age of 41. His life, filled with triumphs and tragedy, is celebrated in “Howard”, available now on Disney+. The documentary is directed by Ashman’s friend, colleague and “Beauty and the Beast” producer Don Hahn (“Waking Sleeping […]
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‘I Used to Go Here’ Review

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One of my top memories from attending the 2016 Critics Choice Awards was a conversation with comic actress Gillian Jacobs. She was there representing her movie, “Don’t Think Twice”, which was nominated for Best Comedy. We chatted for awhile, and then Jacobs asked how long I was staying in Los Angeles. I told her I […]
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‘Dirt Music’ Review

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For some, capturing the meat and heart & soul of a novel in film form can be a challenge. Writer Jack Thorne pulled it off (with Stephen Chbosky and Steve Conrad) for 2017’s “Wonder”. They took the best, most meaningful and effective parts of that 300-page book and incorporated them into a 113-minute movie. However, […]
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‘My Darling Vivian’ Review

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The biggest challenge for any documentary filmmaker is not only to tell a compelling, unique story but to present it in a fresh, moving way. And that’s exactly what director Matt Riddlehoover does with “My Darling Vivian”. The name Vivian Liberto likely means nothing to you. When you learn she was Johnny Cash’s first wife, […]
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‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Review

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“Marona’s Fantastic Tale” was actually one of the 32 eligible contenders for a 2019 Best Animated Feature Academy Award nomination. But last year was very competitive and “Marona” was overlooked. The GKIDS release comes out digitally/online on June 12. That’s when this creatively elaborate, innovative and deeply moving film will finally get its day.  Romanian […]
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’40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic’ Review

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Just when you thought “Rocky” was out of the cinematic ring for good… he’s back. And he proves he has one more great round in him. “40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic” is a documentary short, narrated by — who else? — Sylvester Stallone. Writer, director, producer and editor Derek Wayne Johnson […]
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