01 April
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THE BUBBLE Director: Judd ApatowStarring: Karen Gillan, Fred Armisen, Leslie Mann, David Duchovny, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, Pedro Pascal, Kate McKinnon, Maria Bakalova By now we’ve seen a few movies and TV shows deal with the pandemic. Writer/director Judd Apatow is adding his take on filming a movie during COVID with The Bubble. Apatow has gathered an all-star cast for his latest comedy. We learn that the 23rd biggest action franchise of all time is set to start filming their latest entry, Cliff Beasts 6, during the pandemic as everything is shut down. Karen Gillan stars as Carol Cobb who arrives on set, and likeRead More →

15 July
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SCHMIGADOON! Creator: Cinco PaulStarring: Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Dove Cameron, Aaron Tveit, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, Fred Armisen, Ariana DeBose As a lover of Broadway and Saturday Night Live, I was instantly drawn to Schmigadoon! The series is led by Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key as Melissa and Josh, both medical professionals who have been married for years, but they’re hitting a bit of a rough patch. They head off to a couples retreat in the middle of the woods to reconnect, but after crossing a bridge, they find themselves in the middle of an old timey town called Schmigadoon. JoshRead More →

10 December
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THE PROM Director: Ryan MurphyStarring: Jo Ellen Pellman, Ariana Debose, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, James Corden, Keegan-Michael Key, Kerry Washington I saw the Broadway musical The Prom in its closing weekend, and the energy from the crowd and its actors was massive. We knew we were watching something special. The movie musical adaption is now streaming on Netflix. For Emma, all she is wants to do is go to the prom with her girlfriend Alyssa. Newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman and Ariana DeBose play the couple in question, but the PTA led by Alyssa’s mother, played by Kerry Washington, decides to shut down theRead More →

27 October
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DOLEMITE IS MY NAME Director: Craig BrewerStarring: Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Snoop Dogg, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Tituss Burgess, Kodi Smit-McPhee  Eddie Murphy is back in prime form in the true story, Dolemite Is My Name. He plays Rudy Ray Moore who does it all. He sings, dances, performs stand up comedy, and works at a record story all while searching for his big break into showbiz after being rejected countless times. He hears stories and jokes from homeless people in his community and turns them into a character named Dolemite. His off-color, vulgar language gets some acclaim leading Rudy Ray to make aRead More →

16 July
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THE LION KING Director: Jon FavreauStarring: Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, John Kani, Keegan-Michael Key, John Oliver Disney’s latest remake is their 1994 masterpiece, The Lion King. Director Jon Favreau is using the same technology and special effects he used with The Jungle Book to make the animals come to life in a photo-realistic way. The results are stunning. He has an all-star cast bringing Simba, Nala, Mufasa, and the rest of Pride Rock back to life. Here’s my reviewRead More →

20 June
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TOY STORY 4 Director: Josh CooleyStarring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Tony Hale, Annie Potts, Keanu Reeves, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, June Squibb, John Ratzenberger It’s been a few years since Andy gave his toy collection to little Bonnie (McGraw). Bonnie is now entering kindergarten which means some separated time from her toys. In her orientation class, she makes a new toy out of some trash and names his Forky (Hale). He’s a spork with googly eyes, pipe cleaner arms, and a popsicle stick as feet. He becomes her new best friend so much so that she takes Forky along with WoodyRead More →

13 September
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THE PREDATOR Director: Shane Black Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Jacob Tremblay, Trevante Rhodes, Sterling K. Brown, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen, Augusto Aguilera The Predator is the fourth in this franchise and sixth if you include the two Alien vs Predator movies. Should we just retire this creature? Here’s my review. Check out more reviews, interviews, and my appearances on KSTP’s “Twin Cities Live” on my You Tube channel. Click HERE for more and don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE.Read More →

22 May
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TOMORROWLAND Director: Brad Bird Starring: Britt Robertson, George Clooney, Raffey Cassidy, Hugh Laurie, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Tim McGraw George Clooney is starring in a big summer film geared toward a younger audience. Wait a minute; did I travel back in time to 1997 with the release of Batman & Robin? No, thank goodness I haven’t. This time he’s heading into the future with writer/director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol). As a young boy, Frank Walker (then played by Thomas Robinson) was determined to keep his dreams alive of being an inventor. He created a jet pack, but never worked out all ofRead More →