The World to Come Movies and Shakers February 26, 2021 This period female romance, set in rural 1800’s upstate New York, is sour and dour, despite the…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: The World to Come”

This Disney film surprises and mostly delights veering off the well-worn path of simple kid flicks into a furry, funny, squirrelly superhero quest. Flora Buckman, played by…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Flora and Ulysses”

Originally posted December 3rd, 2020 Frances McDormand proves, once again, that she is the master of stoic characters whose study of life’s challenges is subtle, but evident,…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Nomadland”

The post Kevin Macdonald talks casting Jodie Foster opposite Tahar Rahim in The Mauritanian and how he shot the brutal scenes. first appeared on Movies and Shakers.…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Kevin Macdonald talks casting Jodie Foster opposite Tahar Rahim in The Mauritanian and how he shot the brutal scenes.”

Music producer, rock ’n’ roll maven, David Fishof, is infectiously delightful leading everyone through the ups and downs at his annual fantasy Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Rock Camp: The Movie”

Robin Wright’s directorial debut immerses her in solitude in a story dealing with grief under the worst possible conditions. It’s all about resilience after trauma and tragedy,…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Land”

Director Shaka King reaps riveting performances from Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in this film about racial persecution and tension in 1969 that resonates today. Kaluuya is…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Judas and the Black Messiah”

How could a man spend 14 years imprisoned and tortured by the United States without ever being formally charged with a crime? Jodie Foster and Shailene Woodley…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: The Mauritanian”

The post Daniel Kaluuya & LaKeith Stanfield tell us how intense making Judas and the Black Messiah first appeared on Movies and Shakers. from Movies and Shakers…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Daniel Kaluuya & LaKeith Stanfield tell us how intense making Judas and the Black Messiah”

Nothing about this film is downright bad, but like the lead character, Eddie, the film never lives up to what could have elevated the story and Justin…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Palmer”