Lego Masters TV Series Fox, Hulu
“Lego Masters” is a reality TV competition series that’s based on the British series of the same name and streaming now on Fox TV and Hulu. Will Arnett is the host and executive producer; he’s … Read more
Reviews
Sketch (PG) ★★1/2
“Sketch” is promoted as a kids’ movie that features a child’s monster drawings that become mysteriously alive. The title ‘Sketch’ refers to Amber’s drawings, which are her way of expressing her emotions and … Read more
Freakier Friday (PG) ★★★½
Jamie Lee Curtis shines in the “Freakier Friday” (PG), as does her movie daughter Lindsay Lohan, a comedy that’s playing in theaters now. Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles from the 2003 movie “Freaky Friday.” … Read more
Platonic (MA-TV)★★★★ Season 2 TV Series
Apple TV+ revealed a first look at the second season of series “Platonic.” The critically acclaimed half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by the engaging duo of Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The 10-episode 2nd … Read more
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13) ★★★½
There’s a new superhero team in the film entertainment business who are based on Marvel comic books, and that’s the “The Fantastic Four.” We are introduced to the new team in the movie “The Fantastic … Read more
Superman (PG-13) ★★★★
The new “Superman”, stars David Corenswet as ‘Clark Kent’, AKA Superman. He’s seeking answers about his alien heritage within his adoptive human family. The film is based on the DC Universe comics and also stars … Read more
“Stick” (TV-MA) Apple TV+★★★★
The Apple TV+ series “Stick” features Owen Wilson as a former outstanding professional golfer who has fallen on hard times working as a golf club salesman and coach. He also hustles the unsuspecting patrons of … Read more
Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13) ★★★½
They’re back! Yes, those terrifying dinosaurs were first imagined in Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel and later brought to life in director Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster hit “Jurassic Park” (1993). “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is the seventh film … Read more
Ginny and Georgia Series (MA-TV) Netflix ★★★★
While both “Ginny & Georgia” (2021) and “Gilmore Girls” (2000) focus on a mother-daughter relationship in a small-town setting, they differ significantly in their content. “Ginny & Georgia” is a more mature and complex drama … Read more
“A Minecraft Movie” (PG) ★★★ By Calvin Knight LeBlanc
In my opinion, the “A Minecraft” movie is great if you play the game. It has a lot of details, as does the game. But there are some details that you can tell are fake.… Read more
How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ★★★½
What a great movie for families with a strong message for all, ‘Kindness Wins!’ During the Viking Age, in the opening scene on the Island of Berk, we are introduced to a young teenage boy … Read more
Lilo & Stitch (PG) ★★★★
Have your kids ever struggled with finding a best friend? In the heartwarming live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” we learn how a young girl’s dreams come true when she sees an alien friend named … Read more
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Interviews
Wide Variety of Winners at the 30th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert
California’s sunshiny 70-degree weather set the tone for the 30th Critics Choice Awards held February 7 at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger, as huge smiles prevailed. In covering the awards for the last ten years, … Read more
Paddington in Peru (PG) ★★★½
It’s been seven years since the wildly popular “Paddington 2” (2017) was released with a stellar performance by Hugh Grant and cast set in London. Now, we are given Paddington’s delightful back story in the … Read more
Chaz Ebert Discussion “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour
Chaz Ebert asked me to interview her for the start of her book tour at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois. What a great evening it was to listen to Chaz further explain some of the … Read more
The Bikeriders (R) ★★★★
The Bikeriders” has an all-star cast, with Jodi Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. The movie is inspired by a photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, written in 1968. Jeff … Read more
Rob Lorenz Interview “In the Land of Saints and Sinners”
For the film “In the Land of Saints and Sinners,” I was invited to speak with the director, Rob Lorenz. We had a Zoom interview, and it was informative. We talked about his Irish heritage, … Read more
Dune: Part Two (R) ★★★★
Once in a while, a sweeping saga masterpiece comes along, such as 1977’s “Star Wars,” retroactively retitled “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” by George Lucas or Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the … Read more
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Film Festivals and Events
Wide Variety of Winners at the 30th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert
California’s sunshiny 70-degree weather set the tone for the 30th Critics Choice Awards held February 7 at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger, as huge smiles prevailed. In covering the awards for the last ten years, … Read more
Chaz Ebert Discussion “It’s Time to Give a FECK” Book Tour
Chaz Ebert asked me to interview her for the start of her book tour at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois. What a great evening it was to listen to Chaz further explain some of the … Read more
The Bikeriders (R) ★★★★
The Bikeriders” has an all-star cast, with Jodi Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. The movie is inspired by a photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, written in 1968. Jeff … Read more
One Life (PG) ★★★★
“One Life” is a heartwarming film I screened during the Toronto Film Festival; it stars Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, an English stockbroker in a true story. In 1938 he helped save over 600 children … Read more
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13) ★★½
It’s been three years since we’ve last seen the Spengler family as they relocated from Oklahoma to New York. They’ve moved into the original Ghostbusters Firehouse, complete with a firepole, ghost-catching equipment, containers, and the … Read more
In the Land of Saints and Sinners (R) ★★★½
In the absorbing thriller starring Liam Neeson, director Rob Lorenz accomplished a remarkable feat in his movie “In the Land of Saints and Sinners.” He utilized Neeson’s cadre of noteworthy acting roles to guide his … Read more
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Radio Podcasts
Lego Masters TV Series Fox, Hulu
“Lego Masters” is a reality TV competition series that’s based on the British series of the same name and streaming now on Fox TV and Hulu. Will Arnett is the host and executive producer; he’s … Read more
Sketch (PG) ★★1/2
“Sketch” is promoted as a kids’ movie that features a child’s monster drawings that become mysteriously alive. The title ‘Sketch’ refers to Amber’s drawings, which are her way of expressing her emotions and … Read more
Freakier Friday (PG) ★★★½
Jamie Lee Curtis shines in the “Freakier Friday” (PG), as does her movie daughter Lindsay Lohan, a comedy that’s playing in theaters now. Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles from the 2003 movie “Freaky Friday.” … Read more
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