Thursday, May 2, 2024

Movies

The Martian, with Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain: A Soaring Hit, and NASA Approved

Ridley Scott's made one of his very best movies with "The Martian," starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The crowd went crazy...

Michael Moore Rocks Toronto Film Fest with Secret Doc “Where to Invade Next”

Michael Moore opened the 40th Toronto Film Festival with his most optimistic, upbeat movie yet. Where to invade next. The title reflects a humorous...

Johnny Depp in “Black Mass” Will Be A Big Hit Because of the Exceptional Cast

You always see Francine Maisler's name on movie credits. She cast "Birdman." This year she has "Steve Jobs." She also put together the people...

Lily Tomlin Gets Another Senior, Charlotte Rampling, as Oscar Competition

You know I am crazy about Lily Tomlin in "Grandma." She's a solid Oscar contender. She has another "Senior" in the competition, and that's...

Aretha Franklin Doc “Amazing Grace” Removed from Toronto Film Festival, Too

I told you when this started it would end badly. "Amazing Grace," the 1972 documentary about Aretha Franklin, has been removed from the Toronto...

Martin Milner, Star of “Adam 12,” “Route 66,” and “The Sweet Smell of Success,” Dies

Marty Milner starred in one of the great movies of all time, "The Sweet Smell of Success," with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis. He...

Mission Impossible Eyes $200Mil, Best of Entire Franchise, as “War Room,” “Compton” Fight it Out

Interesting, interesting. "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" is at $180 million as of today. Paramount is looking at $200 million soon, making Tom Cruise's fifth...

2nd UPDATE Aretha Franklin Telluride Doc Screening Cancelled As Singer Gets Injunction

2ND UPDATE No Screening tonight. Aretha got Respect and an an injunction. Next step: Toronto. UPDATE Aretha has filed for injunctive relief in Colorado to...