Sunday, January 19, 2025

Movies

Review “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Is the Adele of Movies: It’s Exactly What We Wanted, and Well Done

The most anticipated movie of all time, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is exactly what we wanted. I can't think of a movie sequel...

Quentin Tarantino Exclusive: “I Will Bring Hateful Eight to Broadway Sooner Rather Than Later”

Yes, last night was the official New York premiere of Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" complete with overture and intermission. Pretty much everyone was...

“Mad Max,” “Carol,” “The Martian” Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations

"Carol" and "The Martian" I get. "Mad Max: Fury Road," I don't get but that's what makes life interesting. The Broadcast Critics gave George...

Michael Shannon, On Oscar Track for “99 Homes,” Has New Indie Film

Seems like when you're hot, you're hot. Michael Shannon, on an Oscar track for his supporting role in "99 Homes," has a new indie...

Star Wars Trivia: The First Harrison Ford-JJ Abrams Movie, 25 Years Ago, Wasn’t a Big Hit

When "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" opens this week, it won't be the first time Han Solo and J.J. Abrams have made a movie. The...

Listen and Watch How the New “Star Wars” Film Begins Thanks to “60 Minutes”

The "60 Minutes" piece tonight on "Star Wars" should whet any appetites that aren't already in overdrive. But this extra piece from their website...

Box Office: Ron Howard’s Disastrous “In the Heart of the Sea” Ends Warner Bros.’ Miserable Year

I do not say this happily: Warner Bros. has had a very bad year. Last night Ron Howard's "In the Heart of the Sea"...

Ice Cube Decries Hip Hop of Today: “It started its downward spiral in 1993”

Ice Cube-- O'Shea Jackson (now senior) -- was a pioneer in hip hop. He's a producer of "Straight Outta Compton," a movie I believe...