‘Jeanne du Barry’, an 18th-century French historical drama, focuses on the life of the character of Jeanne du Barry (Maïwenn) and her relationship with Louis XV (Johnny Depp). This period piece has a gorgeous setting, opulent costumes, exquisite hair/makeup, great acting, visionary cinematography, and a transporting score. Both Johnny Depp and Maïwenn gave outstanding performances showcasing a great…
‘Fingernails’ is an incredible meditation on love, belief, and technology. The themes resonated so deeply and the characters are very relatable. Writer-director Christos Nikou addresses this heartfelt yet absurdist odyssey in a society with solid structure. Jessica Buckley is brilliant and the chemistry with Riz Ahmed and is felt from the first moment they met….
Charlie Mackesy’s words and illustrations of ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’, serve as a reminder of goodness, gentleness, and the strength in kindness in our own lives and the world around us. This Apple+ feature is an exquisite and peaceful story that envelopes the viewer into the meaning of love, tolerance…
‘Kalak’ is Isabella Eklöf’s new movie that revolves around main character Jan, a nurse, a father, and victim of sexual abuse by his father when he was a teenager. In the film, Jan, portrayed by Emil Johnsen, works in Greenland and wants to be accepted by the natives and become a “Kalak”, a true or…
‘They Shot the Piano Player’ is a animation film about the life and tragic death of Francisco Tenório, a jazz piano player. This movie focuses on the life and disappearance of jazz piano player Francisco Tenório and the narrative is told through a mix of documentary and fictional feature style with real people and fictional…
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Aerosmith guitarist, Joe Perry, has a swagger to him like no other. Perry’s guitar playing is so freeform with an indisputable expression of versatility. He adds his signature blues-rock feel to the music. On Saturday, July 30th, I attended the Hollywood Vampire’s concert in Manchester, New Hampshire. It…
When two of nature’s most powerful and extreme forces – sharks and volcanoes – combine we get a “sharkcano”. “Sharkcano” is a National Geographic documentary that explores sharks that live and hunt around underwater volcanoes. The active Kavachi volcano 60 feet below the ocean’s surface in the Solomon Islands is being called a sharkcano, because scientists…
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One confirms that ‘Mission Impossible’ is one of the best franchises ever made. Everything gets exponentially more epic as time passes! The movie is a slam dunk, adrenaline rush with some of the most incredible stunts ever put to camera! The choreography is outstanding and every chase scene is…
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is an epic adventure that successfully resurrects the spirit of the treasured franchise and is a wonderful way to end Harrison’s tenure as one of my favorite characters in film. This movie masterfully captures the essence of the original series, transporting viewers on a suspenseful journey filled with…
Can you believe it’s been two decades since the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?! 🏴☠️ Today marks the 20th anniversary of the film premiering in theaters, kicking off the start of what’s become a legendary franchise. Released on July 9, 2003, this swashbuckling tale directed by Gore Verbinski…
