27 October
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REBECCA Director: Ben WheatleyStarring: Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ann Dowd, Sam Riley Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel Rebecca is back to haunt audiences thanks to a new adaptation starring Lily James and Armie Hammer. James stars as the new Mrs. de Winter. You’ll note we’re never told her first name. She accepts a job in Monte Carlo only to quickly fall in love with the dashing Max de Winter (Hammer) She moves into his estate at Manderley only to learn that the legacy of his recently deceased wife Rebecca still lingers. It is now streaming on Netflix. Here’s my reviewRead More →

22 October
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BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM Director: Jason WolinerStarring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova Fourteen years ago Sacha Baron Cohen left audiences aghast with his brutally funny film, Borat. Enough time has passed and Cohen finds a good reason why Borat is back in the year leading up to the election. Given the events of the last movie, Borat has been condemned in Kazakhstan but he can save himself if he delivers a gift to Vice President Mike Pence. Both Trump and Pence are revered in Kazakhstan for “making America great again” so Borat uses this mission to head back to “U.S. and A” In true Borat fashion,Read More →

21 October
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THE WITCHES Director: Robert ZemeckisStarring: Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Chris Rock, Jahzir Bruno, Kristin Chenoweth, Stanley Tucci The wild imagination of children’s author Roald Dahl has been enchanting readers and moviegoers for years. The latest page to screen adaptation is a remake of The Witches, now streaming on HBO Max. If you’re my age, you may remember Anjelica Huston scaring you as a kid when she brought The Grand High Witch to life. Now it’s Anne Hathaway’s turn to spook kids. The Witches opens with Chris Rock’s narration recounting a childhood memories from when he was young. He plays Charlie, an orphaned boy raised byRead More →

21 October
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THE SOCIAL DILEMMA Director: Jeff OrlowskiStarring: Tristan Harris, Jeff Seibert, Bailey Richardson, Skyler Gisondo, Vincent Kartheiser, Joe Toscano, Tim Kendall  You probably have seen your social media feeds buzzing about the new documentary, The Social Dilemma. It’s now streaming on Netflix, and there’s a reason why people are so alarmed. Think about how often you are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google, or other apps to quickly pass the time. Before you know it, you’re down a rabbit hole of negativity, shocking news, and ads targeting something you googled recently. Now you’re angry once you realized it was all a waste of time. The Social Dilemma isRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Drew Barrymore, Jamie Kennedy, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, W. Earl Brown, Henry Winkler Wes Craven’s horror masterpiece Scream would go on to change the horror genre, spawn three sequels, and now Scream 5 is official in the works. In the final part of my Scream retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream” I go back to where my love of Scream started: Woodsboro, my childhood living room, and a used VHS copy of Scream. Here’s my look backRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM 2 Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, Liev Schreiber, Jerry O’Connell, Timothy Olyphant, Laurie Metcalf, Duane Martin, Jada Pinkett, Smith, Omar Epps, Joshua Jackson Scary movie sequels frequently fall flat, but Scream 2 changed the game by being a worthy follow up to Scream. With Scream 5 in the works, I look back at the Scream franchise with my retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream” Scream 2 was bigger, bolder, and bloodier than it’s predecessor and introduced us to franchise favorite Debbie Salt. Here isRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM 3 Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Liev Schreiber, Kelly Rutherford, Patrick Dempsey, Parker Posey, Jenny McCarthy, Scott Foley, Lance Henricksen, Deon Richmond Scream 3 saw the end to the original trilogy, but it may just play better now than it did upon its original release. Plus, a look at how Parker Posey and Carrie Fisher leave their mark on the film. And click HERE for my full retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream“. Here’s my look backRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM 4 Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Alison Brie, Hayden Panettiere, Marley Shelton, Rory Culkin, Nico Tortorella, Anthony Anderson, Adam Brody My Scream retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream” kicked off with Scream 4. I personally believe the fourth entry surprised fans with how strong it wound up given what usually happens when horror franchises milk their serial killer and dumb teen characters. Scream 4 saw a return to Woodsboro, shocking kills, the return of favorite characters, and of course, offered up an ultra metaRead More →

15 October
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THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Writer/Director: Aaron SorkinStarring: Eddie Redmayne, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mark Rylance, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Frank Langella, John Carroll Lynch Aaron Sorkin is best known for high-powered courtroom dramas and politically charged stories like A Few Good Men, The West Wing, and The Newsroom. His latest, The Trial of the Chicago 7, is now streaming on Netflix and couldn’t come at a better time. A legal battle between peaceful protestors and an aggressive Chicago police force is what is at stake. No, it’s not 2020 but rather the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The peaceful protestorsRead More →

15 October
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CLOUDS Director: Justin BaldoniStarring: Fin Argus, Neve Campbell, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Tom Everett Scott The story of Zach Sobiech is well-known to many Minnesotans who have been touched by his story. Now the world will be moved as his story is now the basis for the new movie Clouds. Newcomer Fin Argus stars as Zach. He was a high school senior who was always inspiring others to be their best with his cheerful disposition. His battle with osteosarcoma looked to be given the all-clear until he was given a terminal diagnosis with six to ten months to live. His teacher, played by Lil RelRead More →