28 July
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JUNGLE CRUISE Director: Jaume Collet-SerraStarring: Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Jack Whitehall, Edgar Ramírez, Paul Giamatti Pairing Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt together for a family adventure is a no-brainer. They’re a winning pair that will make you hop on board Jungle Cruise. The legend of the Tears of the Moon tree has mystified explorers for centuries. It’s been said that one pink petal from the tree will cure any ailment. It’s the early 1900s and Emily Blunt plays Dr. Lily Houghton who sets out from England to the Amazon with her brother McGregor, played by Jack Whitehall, to find the Tears of theRead More →

27 July
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THE SUICIDE SQUAD Interviews – John Cena, Margot Robbie, James Gunn, and more! Writer/director James Gunn goes all out with his new film The Suicide Squad. The latest DC film comes with an all-star ensemble playing a variety of super villains. I sat down with Gunn, Margot Robbie, Daniela Melchoir, Joel Kinnaman, John Cena, Jai Courtney, Nathan Fillion, Flula Borg, Alice Braga, Mayling Ng, Juan Diego Botto, and Joaquín Cosio. I had an absolute blast talking to them about The Suicide Squad -Why do actors love playing villains? -How does actors feel about fan reaction? -What did it mean to Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, andRead More →

22 July
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OLD Director: M. Night ShyamalanStarring: Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, Rufus Sewell, Abbey Lee, Eliza Scanlen M. Night Shyamalan has taken audiences on a mysterious journey for most of his career. His latest film, Old, is another head scratcher but one that have you thinking until the last scene. Heading out to a gorgeous resort sounds pretty perfect right now. For Guy and Prisca Capa, played by Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps, it’s the last time their whole family will be together before they divorce. They’ve been keeping this a secret from their two kids. The resort seems to haveRead More →

22 July
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THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER Director: Augustine FrizzellStarring: Shailene Woodley, Callum Turner, Felicity Jones, Nabhaan Rizwan, Joe Alwyn There’s something about settling in for a sweeping romantic drama hoping that it takes your breath away. That’s the goal for the new Netflix weeper, The Last Letter from Your Lover. Author Jojo Moyes is no stranger for taking readers on a ride. Her latest page to screen adaptation spans decades thanks old fashioned, long form love letters. It’s London 1965 and Shailene Woodley’s Jennifer Stirling seems a bit unhappy in her new life with her husband. It’s the stuffy and privileged life she isn’t accustomedRead More →

22 July
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JOE BELL Director: Reinaldo Marcus GreenStarring: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Gary Sinise, Maxwell Jenkins Mark Wahlberg has played plenty of Boston tough guys in his career. His latest role in Joe Bell offers up a newer side to the actor taking audiences on a heartbreaking journey of being a parent. Joe Bell is based a true story of a Oregon dad, played by Mark Wahlberg, who goes out to walk cross country from his home in LeGrand, Oregon to New York City sharing the story of his gay son, Jaydin, played by newcomer Reid Miller. His goal is to hopefully open the mindsRead More →

22 July
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TED LASSO Season 2 Created by: Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Joe Kelly, Brendan HuntStarring: Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster Jason Sudeikis went from making audiences laugh on Saturday Night Live to making them laugh, tear up, and feel all the emotions with his AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso. It’s back for a second season and trust me when I say “Believe” in Season Two. The first episode finds Ted and his coaching team for the AFC Richmond soccer team in a bit of a pickle as they continue to have a tied record. They find themselves inRead More →

21 July
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THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER Interviews – Shailene Woodley, Felicity Jones, Jojo Moyes Shailene Woodley and Felicity Jones hope to sweep you off your feet with the romantic tale The Last Letter From Your Lover, which is adapted from the novel by Jojo Moyes. I sat down with Shailene Woodley, Felicity Jones, Jojo Moyes, Callum Turner, Nabhaan Rizwan, and director Augustine Frizzell to talk about their film. Find out about their favorite movie romances, the last great book they read, working with Woodley and Jones as producers, and more. The Last Letter From Your Letter will be streaming on Netflix July 23. **click SUBSCRIBERead More →

20 July
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Connie Britton Interview – JOE BELL Connie Britton continues to tackle important subjects with her new film Joe Bell. It is based on a true story of an Oregon dad walking cross country speaking out against bullying and harassment in honor of his gay son, Jaydin. I sat down with Britton to talk about her conversations with Lola Bell, advice for parents who are struggling with their children’s truths, and working with Mark Wahlberg who hand-selected her for the part of Lola Bell. Plus, mentions of Friday Night Lights and her new series The White Lotus. Joe Bell opens in theaters July 23. It’s aRead More →

19 July
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M. Night Shyamalan Interview – OLD The Sixth Sense. Unbreakable. Split. M. Nigh Shyamalan was the visionary filmmaker behind these films. His career has had its ups and downs as he takes risks time and time again. His new film, Old, happens to be one of the best in his filmography. I sat down with Shyamalan to talk about adapting a graphic novel, filming during a pandemic, and being present in the moment. Old arrives in theaters July 23. **click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews and interviews**Read More →

18 July
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THE FEAR STREET TRILOGY Director Leigh Janiak has taken a love of R.L. Stine’s book series from the 1990s and turned it in a satisfying new trilogy for Netflix. Janiak’s vision was part creative new take on a trilogy, part homage to the horror genre all while telling a queer love story at the heart of it. Unlike most trilogy, this went in reverse order in telling the story of Sarah Fier and the curse that’s been haunting Shadyside for years. Here are my reviews of all three parts. Have you watched it yet? Do you have a favorite? Follow me on social media andRead More →