Elvis Presley. The name alone is pure magic, and the performer is even better. I would call The King a perfect encapsulation of America: a dazzling entertainer…… Read more “New from Peter Spedale on Be Movie See Movie: Movie Review: Elvis”
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New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 15 years ago, Michael Bay made the most overrated sci-fi movie of the century
I wasn’t exactly proud of the fact that I’d never seen a single Transformers movie until Rolling Stone called The Last Knight 2017’s “most toxic movie.” By…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 15 years ago, Michael Bay made the most overrated sci-fi movie of the century”
New from Dan Pal on AMovieGuy.com: The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet
July 1st, 2022 MOVIE: THE DOG WHO WOULDN’T BE QUIET STARRING: DANIEL KATZ, RAQUEL BANK, JULIETA ZYLBERBERG DIRECTED BY: ANA KATZ AMovieGuy.com’s RATING: 2 ½ STARS (Out…… Read more “New from Dan Pal on AMovieGuy.com: The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Ranks Their Best Films So Far of 2022
The hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network, always have their personal favorites. When they get to their year-end lists,…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Ranks Their Best Films So Far of 2022”
New from Dan Pal on AMovieGuy.com: The Invisible Thread
July 1st, 2022 MOVIE: THE INVISIBLE THREAD STARRING: FRANCESCO GEGHI, FILIPPO TIMI, FRANCESCO SCIANNA, MATTEO OSCAR GIUGGIOLI, MAURO CONTE DIRECTED BY: MARCO SIMON PUCCIONI AMovieGuy.com’s RATING: 3…… Read more “New from Dan Pal on AMovieGuy.com: The Invisible Thread”
New from Sarah Welch-Larson on Substack: 8: Midyear
I’m taking quick stock of a few favorites now that the heat of summer is here and we’ve hit the middle of the calendar year. I won’t…… Read more “New from Sarah Welch-Larson on Substack: 8: Midyear”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Princess Proves Joey King Cannot Play Period Pieces
Simply put, some performers cannot convincingly play characters in period or costume pieces. They always stick out like a sore thumb and their misaligned screen presence takes…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Princess Proves Joey King Cannot Play Period Pieces”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Princess
Image courtesy of 20th Century Studios THE PRINCESS– 1 STARLESSON #1: SOME ACTORS CAN’T PLAY IN PERIOD OR COSTUME PIECES– Simply put, some performers cannot convincingly play…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Princess”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Giant Lives up to Its Texas-Sized Legend in 4K
I feel like James Dean is one of those Hollywood icons that deserves the completist treatment from cinephiles to fully experience and respect his aura and lasting…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Giant Lives up to Its Texas-Sized Legend in 4K”
New from The HoloFiles from Josh and George Bate: Movies & Shows To Watch – July 2022
By George Bate July sees a host of new releases across streaming services and theatrical outlets. Here’s a breakdown of what to look out for this month.…… Read more “New from The HoloFiles from Josh and George Bate: Movies & Shows To Watch – July 2022”
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