22 January
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PARALLEL MOTHERS Writer/Director: Pedro AlmodóvarStarring: Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Rossy de Palma, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Israel Elejalde Despite winning an Oscar, Penélope Cruz all too often seems to go under the radar for her rich performances time and time again. Her collaborations with director Pedro Almodóvar are one for the books when you think about the all-time great director-actor partnerships. Their new film Parallel Mothers is strong film for them. Cruz plays, Janis, a photographer who is searching for some closure on her great grandfather’s burial following the Spanish Civil War. After a photo session with an archeologist, he agrees to work on her case, andRead More →

20 January
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THE LOST DAUGHTER Writer/Director: Maggie GyllenhaalStarring: Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Ed Harris, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Paul Mescal, Peter Sarsgaard Maggie Gyllenhaal has given rich performances on screen both with HBO’s The Deuce and movies like Crazy Heart and The Kindergarten Teacher. Now she’s making for feature film directorial debut with The Lost Daughter. Gyllenhaal not only directs, but she’s written the adaptation from Elena Ferrante’s novel. She’s got a terrific cast with her as Olivia Colman leads the film as Leda. She’s on holiday at a rustic little Greek resort. It’s run by Ed Harris’ character who seems to take a liking for Leda.Read More →

20 January
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PEACEMAKER Writer/Director: James GunnStarring: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick Even before James Gunn released his adaptation of The Suicide Squad, he filmed the spinoff series Peacemaker for HBO Max centering on John Cena’s character. Cena’s career from wrestling to movie star seems to be one of deliberate choices in the roles he takes on from heavy action movies to adult comedies. Peacemaker is without a doubt the best role he’s played yet. The series kicks off with a “previously in The Suicide Squad” note to catch audiences up on what happened with this character. We findRead More →

13 January
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THE 28th SAG AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS Here are the film nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture BelfastCaitríona BalfeJudi DenchJamie DornanJude HillCiarán HindsColin Morgan CODAEugenio DerbezDaniel DurantEmilia JonesTroy KotsurMarlee MatlinFerdia Walsh-Peelo Don’t Look UpCate BlanchettTimothée ChalametLeonardo DiCaprioAriana GrandeJonah HillJennifer LawrenceMelanie LynskyScott MescudiRob MorganHimesh PatelRon PerlmanTyler PerryMark RylanceMeryl StreeP House of GucciAdam DriverLady GagaSalma HayekJack HustonJeremy IronsJared LetoAl Pacino King RichardJon BernthalAunjanue EllisTony GoldwynSaniyya SidneyDemi SingletonWill Smith Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Javier Bardem, Being the RicardosBenedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the DogAndrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM!Will Smith, King RichardDenzel Washington, TheRead More →

13 January
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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Interviews – Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins, Alex Hassell You can’t go wrong with Joel Coen directing Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. I sat down with Washington, Corey Hawkins, and Alex Hassell to talk about The Tragedy of Macbeth. Hear how they describe Coen’s directing style, performing Shakespeare for the camera versus on stage, what Shakespeare they’d tackle next and more. I would love it if you click SUBSCRIBE on my channel for more reviews and interviews. It helps more people find my reviews and interviews!Read More →

12 January
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SCREAM (2022) Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Marley Shelton, Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Dylan Minnette, Kyle Gallner, Mikey Madison, Sonia Ammar Twenty-five years ago Scream rocked the horror genre revitalizing the slasher flick for a new audience. The fifth film, simply titled Scream, will no doubt please fans and would make Wes Craven damn proud of what directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have in store. The town of Woodsboro has never been the same after Ghostface sliced and diced and left his mark. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette areRead More →

11 January
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COBRA KAI Interviews – Xolo Maridueña & Mary Mouser on Surprise Cameo, Blue Beetle, and More The hit Netflix series Cobra Kai is back for a fourth season, and fans are loving it! I sat down with Xolo Maridueña (Miguel) & Mary Mouser (Samantha) to talk about a fun surprise cameo, filming in a gym, fighting for yourself, and Xolo’s next role as Blue Beetle. Thanks for watching my interviews. It would love it if you clicked the Like button and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel so more people can find it for my reviews and interviewsRead More →

09 January
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SCREAM Cast Interviews – Neve, David, Marley and the New Generation Ghostface is back to haunt Woodsboro and original cast members Neve Campbell and David Arquette are back in their iconic roles for more scares. I sat down with Campbell and Arquette to talk about stepping back into their beloved characters of Sidney Prescott and Dewey Riley, the legacy of Wes Craven, reactions from fans and more. I also sat down with Marley Shelton (Scream 4), Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Quaid, Melissa Barrera, Mikey Madison, Sonia Ammar, and Dylan Minnette to talk about this iconic franchise, fan theories, getting the call they wereRead More →

06 January
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THE 355 Director: Simon KinbergStarring: Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o, Diane Kruger, Bingbing Fan, Sebastian Stan, Edgar Ramirez Jessica Chastain assembles a crew of badass actresses to join her for a female-led spy thriller in The 355. Chastain stars and produces the film playing CIA Agent Mason “Mace” Brown. She along with fellow CIA Agent Nick (Stan) are desperate to get their hands on an all-powerful hard drive from a Columbian cartel. This hard drive has the power to detonate an airplane or wipe out an entire city’s communication grid and everything in between. When Mace and Nick’s plan goes awry, she’s left toRead More →

05 January
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THE 355 Cast Interviews – Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, Sebastian Stan Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) produces and stars in the new spy thriller The 355. I sat down with Chastain and co-stars Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds) and Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) to talk about the origins of the 355, fight choreography, stunt doubles, and French cuisine. The film is in theaters January 7. It’s a new year, and I have some fantastic interviews lined up over the next few weeks. I would love it if you liked this video and click SUBSCRIBE on my YouTube channel so moreRead More →