21 December
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NEWS OF THE WORLD Director: Paul GreengrassStarring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Elizabeth Marvel, Mare Winningham Director Paul Greengrass first teamed up with Oscar winner Tom Hanks for the true story Captain Phillips in 2013. Their new film News of the World arrive in theaters on Christmas. It’s 1870, five years after the Civil War and Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, played by Tom Hanks, travels town to town delivering news headlines and stories to anyone who gathers around his podium. The effects of the war are still being felt with the divide and racism still at play. Captain Kidd comes across a young girl, named Johanna,Read More →

21 December
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“News of the World” Interviews – Tom Hanks, Paul Greengrass, Helena Zengel Tom Hanks is one of the greatest actors working today continually giving strong performances with each of his movies. He stars in the new film News of the World which reunites him with his Captain Phillips director, Paul Greengrass. I sat down with Hanks, Greengrass and Helena Zengel to talk about his new film, Paul’s Tom Hanks DVD collection, history lessons, and the importance of news and storytelling. News of the World will be in theaters on December 25. **click SUBSCRIBE for more reviews and interviews**Read More →

15 July
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GREYHOUND Director: Aaron SchneiderStarring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Elisabeth Shue, Matt Helm, Craig Tate Tom Hanks continues to showcase in passion for World War II stories in Greyhound. It’s February 1942 and Hanks plays Captain Krause who is leading a convoy of ships to Liverpool, England. First they must cross through a dangerous area known as the Black Pit where they face on onslaught of German U-Boats. It’s now streaming on AppleTV+ Here’s my reviewRead More →

11 December
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THE 26th SAG AWARDS – THE NOMINATIONS Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture BombshellConnie BrittonAllison JanneyNicole KidmanJohn LithgowMalcolm McDowellKate McKinnonMargot RobbieCharlize Theron The IrishmanBobby CannavaleRober De NiroStephen GrahamHarvey KeitelAl PacinoAnna PaquinJoe PesciRay Romano JoJo RabbitAlfie AllenRoman Griffin DavisScarlett JohanssonThomasin McKenzieStephen MerchantSam RockwellTaika WaititiRebelWilson Once Upon a Time…In HollywoodAustin ButlerJulia BittersBruce DernLeonardo DiCaprioDakota FanningEmile HirschDamian LewisMike MohTimothy OlyphantAl PacinoLuke PerryBrad PittMargaret QualleyMargot Robbie ParasiteHyae Jin ChangYeo Jeong ChoWoo Chik ChoiHyeon Jun JungZiso JungJung Eun LeeSun Kyun LeeMyung Hoon ParkSo Dam ParkKang Ho Song Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Christian Bale, Ford v FerrariLeonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time…In HollywoodAdamRead More →

21 November
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Director: Marielle HellerStarring: Matthew Rhys, Tom Hanks, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Cooper, Maryann Plunkett, Enrico Colantoni, Wendy Makkena, Tammy Blanchard Matthew Rhys (The Americans) stars as Lloyd Vogel, a writer for Esquire Magazine tasked with writing a brief piece about Fred Rogers, played by 2-Time Oscar winner Tom Hanks. He scoffs at the idea, but Fred’s mission in life is the lesson Lloyd needs to hear to soften his jaded outlook on 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 →

11 January
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THE POST Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Carrie Coon, Sarah Paulson, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys, Jesse Plemons, David Cross, Zach Woods Director Steven Spielberg has spent the recent part of his career making historical dramas with Munich, Lincoln, and Bridge of Spies, not to mention all of his war-based films. He wants to hold a mirror to our past so we can learn from history and apply it to our present day political environment. The Post uses the Vietnam War as it’s starting point with Matthew Rhys as Daniel, a vet who witnesses government officials lyingRead More →

08 December
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VARIETY – ACTORS ON ACTORS 2016 It’s that time of the year when Variety celebrates the exceptional films that are hitting theaters. They partner a variety of actors together to talk about their current films and what drives them in their career. I’ve watched quite a few so far and have plenty more to sit through. Some pairings work really well together (Tom Hanks and Viola Davis) while others feel a little off (Sorry, Sally Field!). Here are a few of them. If you want more, head over to Variety’s You Tube channel where they’ve posted all of them. Make sure to look for theRead More →

27 October
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INFERNO Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Ben Foster, Omar Sy Tom Hanks returns for his third run as Robert Langdon, Harvard professor and “symbologist.” He’s studied the works of Da Vinci and the Illuminati and is now tasked with putting his knowledge of Dante’s Inferno to the test. Bertrand Zorbist (Foster) is a high-profile scientist and speaker who has given lectures warning of the impending doom on the world’s overpopulation problem. He believes humanity is at risk unless drastic measures are taken. “Human is the disease. Inferno is the cure” are his dying words before jumping to his death. HeRead More →

08 September
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SULLY Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Mike O’Malley, Jamey Sheridan, Anna Gunn I think many Americans can remember the story of the Miracle on the Hudson. When I heard it was getting the big screen treatment, I wasn’t surprised as it was only a matter of time before the rights were snatched up. I debated if it was even a story worth retelling. Was that the cynical side of me or can Hollywood be a bit predictable? I sighed a bit of relief once I realized the film wasn’t going to be a direct recreation of the situation in yourRead More →