The award-winning John Adams limited series, starring Paul Giamatti as the former president, is solid viewing for Presidents Day. I’m not going to dive into the plot of every part of the miniseries. If you know the story of John Adams, you already know what’s going to happen. Well, maybe. They certainly play with the history to an extent! What I will tell you right now is that the book is better. I originally watched…
"John Adams: A Presidential Miniseries"
Allowing fans to vote on Twitter up to twenty times a day for the Oscars Fan Favorite might just be the worst idea in the Academy’s history. Remember how they wanted to have a Best Popular Film Category a few years ago? It got nixed after the backlash but you may as well just call it Best Disney Film because more often than not, The Walt Disney Company owns the distributor. We’re in quite a…
"Oscars Fan Favorite Award Is A Terrible Idea"
Francis Ford Coppola is on the press tour again with The Godfather turning fifty and recently discussed Marvel and theaters, among others. His newest comments came during an interview with GQ senior staff writer Zach Baron. The article about Francis Ford Coppola is worth reading in its entirety so I highly recommend it. Every filmmaker has their thoughts on the current state, myself included. I said it before and I’ll say it again: Ben Affleck…
"Francis Ford Coppola Discusses Marvel, Theaters"
Lincoln’s Dilemma is a four-part documentary series now streaming on Apple TV+ and based on Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times. “Before the Civil War, the states were all separate. People used to say ‘United States are.’ Wasn’t until the war ended, people started saying ‘The United States is.’ Under Lincoln, we became one nation.” – Benjamin Franklin Gates, National Treasure: Book of Secrets There certainly have been no shortage of films, documentaries, and books…
"Lincoln’s Dilemma Explores Abraham Lincoln"
Two former Army Rangers–human and dog–go on a road trip in the unlikeliest buddy comedy in Dog to pay tribute to a fallen soldier. Army Ranger Briggs (Channing Tatum) just wants to get back into active duty. Unfortunately for him, his brain injuries are the only thing standing in the way from going on another deployment. Upon learning that his fellow Ranger Riley Rodriguez died, Briggs finds out the Army has a request of him:…
"Dog: An Unlikely Buddy Comedy/Road Trip"
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back for the start of the fourth season but the show has yet to solve its Jewish caricature problem. Listen, we need to talk. This series is a prime example of why we need Jewish actors being cast in these roles. No amount of acting is going to change the fact that a non-Jewish actor is going to come off as a caricature. People might say “acting is acting” but…
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4 Review"
It’s been sixteen years since the theatrical release in 2006 but Eight Below is a testament to the challenges of survival and friendship. After watching a number of disaster thrillers over MLK weekend in January, I was in the mood for a film about dogs. Upon noticing that I missed last year’s 15th anniversary, I figured it would be better late than never. Given the film’s themes of survival and friendship, I knew the adventure film…
"Eight Below Is Still Heartwarming 16 Years Later"
In the newest installment of Marvel Studios Assembled for Eternals on Disney+, Kevin Feige referred to Avengers: Endgame as “the final Avengers movie.” This really should come as no surprise. I mean, where can you go from Endgame in terms of the brand itself? Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, and Natasha Romanoff are dead. It only leaves Bruce Banner, Thor, and Clint Barton in terms of the original six. While Black Widow is a Phase 4…
"Avengers: Endgame Is “The Final Avengers Movie”"
The 27th annual Critics Choice Awards is going global with the show airing live from both Los Angeles and London on March 13, 2022. When CCA chose its new date, there was worry about the organization stepping on BAFTA territory. It appears that both organizations are making it possible to involve nominees in both Los Angeles and London. With the new dates, CCA voting will take place March 9-11, 2022. The following was sent out…
"Critics Choice Awards To Air Live from LA, London"
ViacomCBS used the Paramount+ Investor Day to announce that the media conglomerate is changing their name to Paramount Global. Shari Redstone, Non-Executive Chair of the company’s Board of Directors: “Paramount is an idea: A promise to be the best. That promise has always been at the center of what we aspired to build as the steward of more than a century of cinematic excellence, and with businesses and brands that have defined and redefined entertainment…
"ViacomCBS Changes Name To Paramount Global"