Reviewed by Mother-Daughter Duo: Amber and Leia CokerSPECIAL GUEST CONTRIBUTORS ‘Twisters,’ directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, is a captivating movie with an exhilarating and original plot. It follows Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser who returns to the open plains to test a groundbreaking new tracking system just… Continue reading Twisters – a mother-daughter review
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Movie Review: Piropolis- World Premiere at Tribeca Film Fest – Documentary: Devastating Fires in Chile
Nicolás Molina’s “Pirópolis” is set in Valparaiso, Chile, and concerns the recurrent and increasingly frequent wildfires there. Because many Americans are so consumed with the news of the wildfires in the western part of the country, it is likely that they are not aware of what is happening in Chile. The resources are not the… Continue reading Movie Review: Piropolis- World Premiere at Tribeca Film Fest – Documentary: Devastating Fires in Chile
SXSW 2024: World Premiere of Dandelion Captivates with Authenticity
I look forward to viewing films from the 24 BEATS PER SECOND category at the SXSW Film & Television Festival every year. SXSW describes this category as “vibrant films showcasing the sounds, culture, and influence of music and musicians.” Unfortunately, I did not view every single film offered in this category as much as I… Continue reading SXSW 2024: World Premiere of Dandelion Captivates with Authenticity
Young Woman and the Sea: an inspiring tale for all
‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, and Stephen Graham, offers viewers an inspiring, feel-good sports saga that paints the perfect picture of the period and struggles of women. This biographical drama delves into the remarkable life of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the… Continue reading Young Woman and the Sea: an inspiring tale for all
Movie Review: National Anthem – SXSW 2023 Film Now on Theatrical Release – It is Not Only a Song
I missed this film at the SXSW Film & Television Festival last year and was glad to have the opportunity to view it as it was released in select cities (theatrically in Austin at the Drafthouse South Lamar). Reading the synopsis gave me a general idea of what to anticipate, but when I was learning… Continue reading Movie Review: National Anthem – SXSW 2023 Film Now on Theatrical Release – It is Not Only a Song
Fly Me to the Moon: Tatum and Johansson take off
‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ directed by Greg Berlanti, offers a charming blend of a romantic comedy set against the monumental backdrop of NASA’s Apollo 11 moon landing. With Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum leading the cast, the film delivers a nostalgic yet fresh take on the late ’60s era. Kelly Jones (Johansson) is a… Continue reading Fly Me to the Moon: Tatum and Johansson take off
Movie Review: LONGLEGS Is One of the More Disturbing And Unnerving Films of This Year
There has been a lot of hype surrounding this serial killer horror film, and I can honestly say it lives up to it. While it isn’t the most excellent movie of its kind, filmmaker Oz Perkins delivers a film that will impact every audience member who experiences it. Though the influences are apparent, Perkins still… Continue reading Movie Review: LONGLEGS Is One of the More Disturbing And Unnerving Films of This Year
Movie Review: FLY ME TO THE MOON Has Its Exciting Moments, But Its Romantic Element Is Not One of Them
For some reason, the filmmakers behind this fictionalized take on the moon landing decided that the romantic-comedy approach is the way to compel its audience. Imagine if Ron Howard and his writers envisioned a take on the Apollo 13 story that needed something extra to rivet its audiences by injecting into its story an amusing… Continue reading Movie Review: FLY ME TO THE MOON Has Its Exciting Moments, But Its Romantic Element Is Not One of Them
Movie Review: Paul & Trisha: The Art of Fluidity – North American VOD Release
After a successful festival run, Perera Pictures and Fisky Enterprises are releasing the documentary Paul & Trisha: The Art of Fluidity through VOD, featuring Paul Whitehead and Trisha Van Cleef. The film is written, directed, and produced by Fia Perera, with Adam Fisk serving as an executive producer and William Gilmore handling the cinematography and… Continue reading Movie Review: Paul & Trisha: The Art of Fluidity – North American VOD Release
Movie Review: Lionsgate’s Gamer Sci-Fi Thriller LATENCY Now Available On Demand
Directed and written by James Croke, LATENCY is his feature debut, following a short titled Shift. Synopsis: When Hana (Sasha Luss), a professional gamer who suffers from acute agoraphobia, is asked to trial sophisticated new gaming equipment that uses AI to interpret the electrical activity of her brain, she sees an opportunity to enhance her… Continue reading Movie Review: Lionsgate’s Gamer Sci-Fi Thriller LATENCY Now Available On Demand