Sundowners, a nine-minute short film that premiered at Sundance in January 2019, is now available for viewers to watch online. I spoke with both Jessy Hodges and Anna Greenfield about the short film heading into the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Since Sundance, the core trio involved with the film have had a strong year. Not only would Hodges be seen in HBO’s Barry but NBC picked up Indebted to series, which will premiere on February…
"Sundowners: Sundance Short Film Is Now Online"Category: Movies
With today’s launch of Disney+ and Disney unleashing their film vault, it marks the real start of the streaming war with the likes of Netflix and Apple TV+. The key difference between Disney+ and Apple TV+ is that Disney has more options available. It’s that simple. They have an entire film vault unopened and then some. Nobody is really subscribing to Disney+ because they want to watch some of the new things. Well, they might. …
"Disney+: The Streaming Wars Are Here"
Apollo 11 won big during Sunday night’s 4th annual Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards ceremony taking place in Brooklyn, N.Y. Presenters at the star-studded event included Jim Gaffigan (The Pale Tourist Comedy Tour), Zooey Deschanel, Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose), Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Wyatt Cenac (Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas), Lou Diamond Phillips, Gloria Reuben (Mr. Robot), Erich Bergen (Madam Secretary), Nicole J. Butler and Reggie Currelley (She Shed State Farm commercial), Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show), Ryan Serhant (Million…
"4th Annual Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards"
Marvel Studios is not to blame for the changing cinema landscape but there is certainly a problem with the current way in which we view movies. Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has made some interesting comments while promoting The Irishman. Other filmmakers came to his defense when it came to what is and isn’t cinema. Some other filmmakers decided to call him out. It wasn’t until he expanded on his comments in the New York Times…
"Cinema: Martin Scorsese, Marvel, and Indie Film"
The Wizard of Oz is now available on 4K Ultra HD in honor of the beloved film celebrating its 80th anniversary since being released in 1939. The Wizard of Oz is one of the greatest films of all time. The film would go onto be nominated for five Oscars and took home wins for Best Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score. In addition, a special award was given to Judy Garland for Outstanding…
"The Wizard of Oz arrives on 4K Ultra HD"
Jon Favreau’s photo-realistic adaptation of The Lion King is now available for fans to bring home on physical media, including 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. PRE-SELL BONUS Perfecting the Pride – Join the filmmakers on their research trip to Africa as they immerse themselves in the real world of “The Lion King.” From the animals in the pride, to the smallest of insects and the grasslands in the savanna, experience the attention to detail that…
"The Lion King (2019) Is Now On Home Video"
As the 55th Chicago International Film Festival starts up on Wednesday night, Solzy at the Movies brings you the seven films that you have to watch. The action starts on October 16 with not one but two films. Motherless Brooklyn opens up the festival. In a change from recent years, Zombieland: Double Tap opens up the After Dark program. All in all, there are 132 feature films playing! Gala Knives Out: The Rian Johnson mystery…
"Chicago International Film Festival Must-Watch Films"
Fans of Toy Story 4 are now able to bring home the fourth chapter of the longest-running Pixar franchise on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. This film could very well mark the end of an era. One thing that is almost for sure, Woody’s story is likely at an end. Whether Disney-Pixar Animation decide to go forward remains to be determined. Your guess is as good as mine at this point. BONUS FEATURES (may…
"Toy Story 4 arrives on Blu-ray"
It’s a holiday delight for comedy fans as Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Collection will soon be available on Blu-ray. This marks the first time that you will be able to bring home all of these titles in one box set. You get not one but two different films featuring “Who’s On First?” This is a comedy routine for the ages! One version is performed in their 1940 debut film, One Night in the…
"Abbott & Costello: The Complete Universal Collection" The Gala and Special Presentations lineup were announced last week for the 55th Chicago International Film Festival ahead of this morning’s full lineup. The announcement was made last week by Mimi Plauché, Artistic Director of the Chicago International Film Festival. While it wasn’t included in the initial wave of announcements, this year’s Opening Night selection is Motherless Brooklyn. Tickets for both the Gala and Special Presentations will go on sale on September 27. “This year’s line-up of…
"Chicago Film Fest: Galas, Special Presentations"
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