01 March
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THE 78th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the Golden Globe goes to… Best Motion Picture – DramaNomadland Best Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyBorat Subsequent Moviefilm Best DirectorChloe Zhao, Nomadland Best Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaChadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Best Actress in a Motion Picture – DramaAndra Day, The United State vs Billie Holiday Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyRosamund Pike, I Care A Lot Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or ComedySacha Baron Cohen, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Best Supporting ActorDaniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Best Supporting ActressJodie Foster, The Mauritanian BestRead More →

26 February
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CHERRY Director: Anthony Russo and Joe RussoStarring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Michael Gandolfini, Michael Rispoli, Damon Wayans Jr. Tom Holland leaves his Spider-Man suit behind in his new film Cherry. Holland goes from geeky teen to tormented vet as Cherry. Cherry’s life choices take him from one tragic move to the next. His college days were filled with panic attacks, turbulent relationships, and no money. He decides to join the Army as a medic after eloping with his girlfriend Emily, played by Ciara Bravo. His days in the army severely damage Cherry leaving him with horrible PTSD followed by drug addiction and stringRead More →

25 February
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Tom Holland Interview – CHERRY At home interviews don’t quite go to plan when technology and internet problems strike at the worst times. Despite that those hiccups, I sat down with Tom Holland to talk about his new film Cherry now in select theaters and will be on AppleTV+ on March 12. We talk about Tom’s conversations with veterans and addicts, military training and find out what sitcom Tom turns to after a long day of filming. **click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews and interviews**Read More →

25 February
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THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY Director: Lee DanielsStarring: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Miss Lawrence, Natasha Lyonne, Leslie Jordan Andra Day won people over with her inspiring anthem “Rise Up” She’s making the leap to the big screen as songstress Billie Holiday in The United States vs Billie Holiday. In 1937, an anti-lynching bill fails to pass through Congress. Billie Holiday’s song “Strange Fruit” directly addresses the history of lynching which angered the Feds every time she attempted to perform it in clubs. Garrett Hedlund stars as Harry Anslinger who was the commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. HeRead More →

22 February
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CELEBRATING BLACK FILMMAKERS February marks Black History Month, which is something that should be celebrated more than one month out of every year. That being said, now is the perfect time to invest in Black filmmakers who strive to create art, not only as entertainment but as a lens on Black culture and Black history. The more we celebrate and invest in these films, the more studios will realize that there is an appetite and need for these films and to not merely see them as niche material. Here are some some of the best Black filmmakers working today and a selection of their work.Read More →

18 February
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Chloe Zhao Interview – NOMADLAND, Frances McDormand, and Downsizing Get to know the name Chloé Zhao. She is garnering huge buzz for her incredible new film Nomadland starring Frances McDormand. The film is now in theaters and will be streaming on Hulu February 19. We talk about her reaction to her multiple Golden Globe nominations, collaborating with Frances McDormand, de-cluttering, and more! **click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews and interviews**Read More →

18 February
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NOMADLAND Writer/Director: Chloé ZhaoStarring: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May Frances McDormand could be headed for her third Oscar with Nomadland. As Fern, she finds her herself living out of her van after a slew of events left her homeless. Her husband passed away and the gypsum plant she worked at was shut down following the Great Recession. The recession killed the city of Empire, Nevada displacing many people. For Fern, it now means joining a group of van dwellers in the desert finding odd jobs here and there wherever she goes. Here’s my review And check out my interview with Chloé ZhaoRead More →

18 February
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THE MAURITANIAN Director: Kevin MacdonaldStarring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi Two months after 9/11, Mohamedou Slahi played here by Tahar Rahim, was taken in for questioning as he was thought to be a recruiter for the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. We learn that he was taken to Guantanamo Bay where he has been detained since then. It’s now 2005 when Nancy Hollander, a criminal defense lawyer played by Jodie Foster, learns of his story. She along with her associate Teri, played by Shailene Woodley attempt to file a Habeus Corpus to determine if there’s enough evidence againstRead More →

12 February
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BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR Director: Josh GreenbaumStarring: Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig, Jamie Dornan, Vanessa Bayer, Phyllis Smith, Fortune Feimster, Rose Abdoo When I saw the film open with the definition of culottes, I knew exactly what vibe to expect with Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Real life besties Annie Mumolo and Kristin Wiig star as our title characters and the plot is essentially given in the title. Both of these besties lose their jobs at a furniture store and are kicked out of the Talking Club. It’s a double whammy leaving them time to throw caution to theRead More →

12 February
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MINARI Writer/Director: Lee Isaac ChungStarring: Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan S Kim, Yuh-jung Youn, Noel Cho, Will Patton Sometimes the quiet films that leave the biggest impact. I’d place the new film Minari in that category. Steven Yeun leads the film as Jacob, the patriarch of the Yi family. He moves his Korean American family from California to Arkansas hoping for a better life. He and wife Monica (Han) get jobs sorting chickens by sex, but his grand plan is to build a farm catering to other Korean families. In Theaters now, Digital Rental February 26 Here’s my reviewRead More →