Eddie Murphy, in ‘Candy Cane Lane,’ takes on a role that feels akin to driving a sportscar to the local supermarket—an unnecessary extravagance for a holiday movie aimed at family-friendly audiences on Amazon Prime. With full-on-flashy-smile charisma, Murphy tries to compensate for the film’s lackluster energy but often appears to sleepwalk through the festivities, contrasting… Continue reading Candy Cane Lane: Lacks the Holiday Sparkle
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AJFF Film Review: Only in Theaters has the Austin Premiere at the Austin Jewish Film Festival
The 2023 Austin Jewish Film Festival has concluded this year, offering in-person and virtual options. Many features and short films were provided, with many (but not all) movies available online through November 19th. One film offered in-person and via the virtual festival is the 2022 documentary/biography, Only in Theaters, a movie by actor/director Raphael Sbarge… Continue reading AJFF Film Review: Only in Theaters has the Austin Premiere at the Austin Jewish Film Festival
NAPOLEON
An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby) (IMDB). The detailed and graphic war scenes are not suitable for younger kids. We see an intense and intimate… Continue reading NAPOLEON
Wish: A Nostalgic Misstep
Disney’s centennial celebration takes an unexpected turn with ‘Wish,’ a lackluster animation that leans heavily on nostalgia but falls short of capturing the magic of its predecessors. While the film introduces a promising premise in the magical kingdom of Rosas, ruled by the enigmatic King Magnifico (Chris Pine), it ultimately succumbs to a formulaic plot,… Continue reading Wish: A Nostalgic Misstep
Frybread Face and Me in Select Theaters and Netflix after SXSW World Premiere
Frybread Face and Me follow two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s Arizona ranch, learning more about their family’s past and themselves. The dramedy had its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and… Continue reading Frybread Face and Me in Select Theaters and Netflix after SXSW World Premiere
Run Nixon Urban Action Thriller in Select AMC Theaters
Run Nixon is directed and edited by Sky Directs (“The Shot Series” TV series) based on the thriller/drama script co-written with Michelle Vital. The story is about a couple, Dre (Lil’ Fizz) and Stacy (Sicily Cameron), who work and do their best to provide for their son, Nixon (Emperor Kaioyus), who loves basketball. One day,… Continue reading Run Nixon Urban Action Thriller in Select AMC Theaters
WISH May Not Be The Answer To Disney’s Wishes, But Is Still Fun
2022 and 2023 have been tough years for Disney movies. People have talked about how the world’s biggest studio has recently failed to create magical cinema. Whether they are discussing and critiquing Disney Animation Studios, Disney/Pixar, or Marvel Studios, it has been challenging for the “House of the Mouse” to score hugely with mass audiences.… Continue reading WISH May Not Be The Answer To Disney’s Wishes, But Is Still Fun
America’s Family in Limited Theaters, Then available On Demand starting 12.5.23 on Multiple Platforms
Director/writer/actress and producer Anike Tourse stars in America’s Family, her debut feature with the production company CHIRLA Liberty Film. It was made in partnership with professional artists, activists, and community members and produced by CHIRLA. The film has a limited theatrical release in several markets across the United States through Thursday, November 30. Angelica Salas,… Continue reading America’s Family in Limited Theaters, Then available On Demand starting 12.5.23 on Multiple Platforms
DREAM SCENARIO Gives Nicolas Cage The Chance To Shine
One of the movies I most regretted missing at this year’s Fantastic Fest was one of the festival’s secret screenings, which just happened to be the latest film featuring Nicolas Cage. Dream Scenario allows Cage to shine in ways not previously attempted in his previous films. The actor portrays a very modest and unassuming college… Continue reading DREAM SCENARIO Gives Nicolas Cage The Chance To Shine
Eli Roth’s THANKSGIVING Has Finally Arrived
Sixteen years after Eli Roth contributed his fake trailer to Grindhouse, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s throwback double feature, Thanksgiving, the actual feature-length movie is finally in theaters. The result is an often hilarious but thrilling slasher flick that should please the fans of the fake trailer who have clamored for this movie since 2007.… Continue reading Eli Roth’s THANKSGIVING Has Finally Arrived