‘Anora’ is the Can’t Miss Film of the Season
Jan04

‘Anora’ is the Can’t Miss Film of the Season

When hearing about one of the most acclaimed yet not widely-seen the movies of the year, you might ask what or who is Anora?  It is the full name of the lead character played by Mikey Madison, who prefers to go by the nickname Ani. It’s an impressive breakout role for the actress, already resulting in a slew of awards nominations – and likely wins. It’s also the latest and most accessible film for director Sean Baker, previously...

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Chalamet IS Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Dec28

Chalamet IS Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’

A full three days after seeing A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan songs – especially “Like a Rolling Stone” – are still running through my head. It’s a tribute to the power of the film directed and co-written by James Mangold (with Jay Cocks) which traces Dylan’s journey from being, yes, a complete unknown to having the world at his feet in just four short years beginning in the early 1960s. When news broke about Timothée Chalamet...

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Getting On Board with ‘Carry-On’
Dec14

Getting On Board with ‘Carry-On’

The same people that insist that Die Hard is a Christmas movie will probably be saying the same thing about Carry-On, the action thriller released by Netflix a little less than two weeks shy of the holiday. But could it ever replace Die Hard as a fan favorite during the holidays? Probably not, but it definitely held my interest and kept me entertained for two hours. Set at LAX during the peak Christmas travel season, Taron Egerton...

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‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Top Critics Choice Film Nominees With 11 Nominations Each
Dec12

‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Top Critics Choice Film Nominees With 11 Nominations Each

Awards season it came into clearer focus today with the announcement of the film nominees for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Two already highly-acclaimed films dominated the board: Wicked and Conclave, with each earning 11 nominations, followed by 10 nods for Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez.  The Brutalist racked up nine nominations. Conclave was nominated for Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble, with Ralph Fiennes...

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Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Dec10

Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television

Moments of joy, pride, tears and laughter marked the ceremonies at the 7th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television during a gala evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Hosted by comedian Jay Pharaoh, awards were handed out in 14 categories to industry talents including Tyler Perry, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, John David Washington, Wendell Pierce, Malcolm D. Lee, Jharrel Jerome, Natasha Rothwell, Kris...

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