The Mortal Storm, starring both Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart, is the film that got MGM banned by Germany during WWII. Between 1936 and 1940, Sullavan and Stewart starred in Next Time We Love, The Shopworn Angel, The Shop Around the Corner, and The Mortal Storm. One could make the argument that Sullivan is also responsible for Stewart becoming a star. This is another story for another day. But anyway, this is their fourth and final team-up before…
"The Mortal Storm Got MGM Banned In Germany"Category: Movie Reviews
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog is a heartbreaking film set during the 1930s when Jews were dealing with the onset of the Shoah. This film is about Kaleb, a handsome German Shepherd, and the bond that he shares with Joshua (August Maturo). The film runs an hour and a half and because it is more or less geared for families, the horrors aren’t really on display. That’s not to minimize what happened but…
"Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog"
Cruella, a prequel that absolutely nobody asked for, is the Disney version of 2019’s stand-alone Joker as the film seeks to humanify the villain. This film runs 134 minutes. Ahead of the press screening, I decided to rewatch both 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians. These two films were among Disney’s first foray into live-action adaptations of their animated films. Maybe it was a sign of things to come but in this particular instance, neither film is…
"Cruella: Emma Stone-Led Prequel Is Disney’s Joker"
Super 8, a visual spectacle from both J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg, belongs in the same category as Spielberg’s sci-fi classics. Now on 4K Ultra HD for the tenth anniversary, the film has never looked better. I still remember the first time that I saw the film on the big screen in 2011. Lo and behold, ten years later, it is just as thrilling. There are certainly a few things here and there that didn’t…
"Super 8 Gets 4K UHD for 10th Anniversary"
In the Heights is a phenomenal film and the big screen Broadway adaptation is well on its way to joining the great screen classic musicals. Neither Jon M. Chu or Lin-Manuel Miranda are strangers to diverse productions. Chu hit it big with Crazy Rich Asians a few years ago. Miranda, meanwhile, has had no shortage of hits come from his visionary mind. Both In the Heights and Hamilton were hits on the stage. In a…
"In the Heights Is A Phenomenal Musical"
Mission: Impossible received a remastered 25th anniversary edition on Blu-ray in honor of this week’s anniversary of the 1996 release. The Blu-ray release also coincides with the recent Fathom Events anniversary screening. Aside from a gallery of trailers for all six feature films, every bonus feature has also been previously released. The collectible edition also includes an IMF car decal. Paramount also released a trio of 4K Ultra HD anniversary editions for films starring Tom…
"Mission: Impossible Gets 25th Anniversary Remaster"
The Human Factor reflects back on three decades worth of American efforts to reach peace between Israel and the Palestinians. I don’t know if timely is the right word but The Human Factor‘s expanded release comes at a time when more fighting has broken out been Hamas and Israel. The American negotiators in the film have first-hand experience in helping to negotiate peace. Will peace ever be possible? I would certainly like to think so.…
"The Human Factor: Can Peace Ever Happen?"
The Woman in the Window is finally launching on Netflix over a year and a half after it was supposed to open in theaters. When it comes to movies about windows, Rear Window is the gold standard. This isn’t about to change anytime soon. When it comes to the film’s release delays, people will likely think about Tulip Fever. Just me? Okay. Both The Woman in the Window and Tulip Fever have books for their…
"The Woman in the Window Can’t Be Saved"
Bridesmaids, the Oscar-nominated comedy classic directed by Paul Feig, marks the tenth anniversary of its theatrical release in 2011. It’s very hard to believe that it’s been ten years because it feels just like yesterday. The film, written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, has withstood the test of time. Unlike some of the other films produced by Judd Apatow in the early 2000s, Bridesmaids managed to age particularly well. This film has been around…
"Bridesmaids Marks Its 10th Anniversary"
Those Who Wish Me Dead is another gripping thriller on one level but it’s also a tale of survival and what we do when we face the odds. The film runs just over an hour and a half but you’re never not on the edge of the seat. It’s thrilling until the very end. I wouldn’t necessarily say that this is a starring vehicle for Angelina Jolie. Jolie might be the first-billed but this film…
"Those Who Wish Me Dead: A Tale of Survival"