Cinderella (2021)
A new musical version of “Cinderella” is out in theaters. This live action offering, brilliantly written and directed by Kay Cannon (“Blockers“ 2018), features both popular music numbers and some original songs. Mychael Danna and Jessica Weiss were in charge of composing the new music, as well as arrangements. Beautiful actress [..]
The Many Saints of Newark (2021)
“The Many Saints of Newark“ is an unremarkable prequel to HBO’s “Sopranos” television show that ran for six season from 1999 to 2007. Creator David Chase, who served as co-producer and co-writer (with Lawrence Konner) on this one, seemed to be provide movie viewers with a mere reiteration of the [..]
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
“The Eyes of Tammy Faye “ is a fascinating look at the controversial lives of televangelists Jim and Tammy Bakker. Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain delivered captivating performances as the couple whose multi-million dollar empire fell apart in spectacular fashion back in 1987. Focused direction by Michael Showalter and a gem [..]
Free Guy (2021)
Ryan Reynolds stars in “Free Guy“ as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a supporting character in a video game. This innovative science fiction comedy picture was well directed by Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum“ series: 2006, 2009, 2014) and written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn. [..]
Respect (2021)
Jennifer Hudson delivered a convincing performance as singer Aretha Franklin in the biopic “Respect.” She did well in the musical numbers and in her acting job under the guidance of first-time director Liesi Tommy. The screenplay by Tracey Scott Wilson provided good dialogue for Hudson and other actors like Forest Whitaker, [..]
F9 (2021)
The ninth film in the “Fast and Furious“ franchise is out in theaters, bigger and better than ever. “F9” features a plot to destroyed the world by Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) brother Jakob, played by John Cena. Director Justin Lin (‘Star Trek Beyond “ 2016) made sure that the patented chase [..]
Cruella (2021)
Emma Stone delivered a tour de force performance as Cruella de Vil in the current motion picture “Cruella." The character based on the 1956 novel by Dodie Smith and the 1961 Disney film “One Hundred and one Dalmatians” followed a bit of a different storyline than its predecessors, exploring her [..]
Wrath of Man (2021)
Producer–director Guy Ritchie has a fun new action picture out called “Wrath of Man.“ The story about a man who takes a job as an armored truck driver in Los Angeles is filled with seamless action sequences that hold the audience's collection attention throughout the nearly two hour duration. Though the [..]
Those Who Wished Me Dead (2021)
Angelina Jolie heads a cast as a firefighter who helps a boy on the run from hitmen who murdered his father in "Those Who Wished Me Dead." This movie has the tone and feel of a traditional studio film from the 1940's or 1950's, and is well written and directed. Director [..]
Together Together(2021)
“Together Together” is a surprisingly engrossing comedy picture of the relationship between a man and the woman he hires to be the surrogate mother of his child. Independent director-writer Nikole Beckwith skillfully portrays the changing nature of their connection with humorous moments abounding. The principals have good chemistry: Ed Helms [..]