THE OLD GUARD– 3 STARSWhen it comes to the myth of immortality, the sweeping sentiments of Queen from the Highlander soundtrack say it best. Their song poses…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Old Guard”

(Image courtesy of Apple and Sony Pictures Entertainment) GREYHOUND— 4 STARSThere’s something to be said for a film that can constantly exude tautness. Some films will have…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: Greyhound”

Image: culturemixonline.com NO SMALL MATTER– 4 STARSDocumentaries often carry a sharp specificity by design. The backers and filmmakers have zeroed in on a pointed topic or singular…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: DOCUMENTARY REVIEW: No Small Matter”

Image: pxfuel.com During this last month or so of our collective national and international quarantine, I’ve been holding the topic of re-opening movie theaters from my usual…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: EDITORIAL: Lessons on the New Future of Movie Theaters”

The VOD debut of Jon Stewart’s new comedy Irresistible starring Steve Carell and Rose Byrne set off an impromptu new release edition of Ian Simmons’s “Reelpolitik” series on…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the “Kicking the Seat” podcast talking the politics of “Irresistible””

(Image courtesy of Focus Features) IRRESISTIBLE– 3 STARSJon Stewart’s new film Irresistible holds a broad and powerful mirror up to the lies and guises of America’s election…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: Irresistible”