The post The Father-Writer/Director Florian Zeller tells his trick to cast Anthony Hopkins, and seeing dementia from his character’s point of view. first appeared on Movies and…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: The Father-Writer/Director Florian Zeller tells his trick to cast Anthony Hopkins, and seeing dementia from his character’s point of view.”

Viola Davis is once again tapped to bring August Wilson’s words to life as the gold-toothed Ma Rainey. Don’t let her sad eyes fool you. Behind those…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Carey Mulligan keeps you guessing from start to finish in this role playing revenge film about misogyny and male privilege. Every woman can appreciate this tantalizingly clever…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Promising Young Woman”

Looking for a charming romantic fairy tale? Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan and Jon Hamm provide one that is is not going to become a classic, but is…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Wild Mountain Thyme”

This is not the Mrs. Maisel you know and love, but a sympathetic character, none the less. Brosnahan’s face is constantly contorted in fear or pain throughout…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: I’m Your Woman”

It’s hard to take your eyes off this female-centric exploration of love, loss and grief. Writer/Director Tata Miele has taken elements of her own life- experience that’s…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Wander Darkly”

This is one celebrity-driven, glitzy and overproduced film we admit is a breath of fresh air during the pandemic. Even with amazing A-listers Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman,…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: The Prom”

Riz Ahmed goes deep into character in this extraordinary film to make you understand what it’s like for a musician to suddenly lose his hearing. Ahmed gives…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Sound of Metal”

Crustaceans bring a crusty fossil hunter and a lovely, but unhappy English lady together for an unlikely and unexpected relationship. Francis Lee’s film moves at a snail’s…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Ammonite”

Frances McDormand proves, once again, that she is the master of stoic characters whose study of life’s challenges is subtle, but evident, on her face. This film…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Nomadland”