(Image courtesy of Amazon Studios) THE GLORIAS— 4 STARSIn one of her many quotable soundbites throughout her storied career, Gloria Steinem once said “Women have two choices:…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Glorias”
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New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: GLORIA STEINEM IS GIVEN A MOSTLY SUCCESSFUL BIOPIC TREATMENT WITH “THE GLORIAS”
As the saying goes, Gloria Steinem is “having a moment.” The feminist icon, now 86, was portrayed with great distinction by the superb Rose Byrne in the…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: GLORIA STEINEM IS GIVEN A MOSTLY SUCCESSFUL BIOPIC TREATMENT WITH “THE GLORIAS””
New from Jonita Davis on The Black Cape: My Picks of Urbanworld 2020 Virtual Film Festival
This is the year of the virtual film festival and the independent film. The festivals are giving audiences a chance to experience something fresh and new. Although…… Read more “New from Jonita Davis on The Black Cape: My Picks of Urbanworld 2020 Virtual Film Festival”
New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Youth fades into a pleasant haze in Sofia Coppola’s charmingly uneven ‘On the Rocks’
By Andrea ThompsonInclusion must be taken quite seriously these days if a filmmaker with one of the whitest filmographies out there has a cast which is primarily…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Youth fades into a pleasant haze in Sofia Coppola’s charmingly uneven ‘On the Rocks’”
New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 52 Films By Women: D.E.B.S. (2004)
By Andrea ThompsonThe 2004 film “D.E.B.S.” is one of those deeply silly gems that was unfairly panned, both critically and commercially, but was subsequently rewarded with cult…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 52 Films By Women: D.E.B.S. (2004)”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Reflective Edge of The Social Network Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, The Social Network from director David Fincher wasn’t a college roommate comedy. It wasn’t a long legal drama either. It wasn’t an underdog entrepreneur…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Reflective Edge of The Social Network Ten Years Later”
New Episode from CinemaJaw: A RETRO REVIEW BY CINEMAJAW: REINDEER GAMES
Each month on CinemaJaw, we celebrate a particular actor, director, filmmaker, genre, studio, or some aspect of film. Way back in July (I know… I know… we’re…… Read more “New Episode from CinemaJaw: A RETRO REVIEW BY CINEMAJAW: REINDEER GAMES”
New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: AARON SORKIN PRESENTS A COMPELLING CASE IN “THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7”
Original caricature by Jeff York of the cast of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO SEVEN. (copyright 2020) A vindictive POTUS wants to be a “law and order”…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: AARON SORKIN PRESENTS A COMPELLING CASE IN “THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7””
New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Kajillionaire
This theater of the absurd with lessons how not to be a family is hard not to like. Writer Director July Miranda creates a dramedy that is…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Kajillionaire”
New from Jonita Davis on The Black Cape: Film Review: ‘Broken Hearts Gallery’ Offers Breakup Remains and A Brown Girl’s Heart
So, 2020 hasn’t been a good year for a lot of things. However, some things have flourished despite the chaos. One is the romantic comedy, which has…… Read more “New from Jonita Davis on The Black Cape: Film Review: ‘Broken Hearts Gallery’ Offers Breakup Remains and A Brown Girl’s Heart”
