Lindsey Vonn makes her directorial debut by profiling skiing icon Picabo Street in the new documentary, Picabo, streaming on Peacock. Vonn joins veteran filmmaker and U.S. Olympic Hall of Famer Frank Marshall in the process of stepping behind the camera. That being said, we also see a good amount of Vonn in front of the camera, too. What makes Vonn a good filmmaker and interviewer in the film is her relationship with Picabo Street. You…
"Picabo Profiles Skiing Icon Picabo Street"
Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and IMDb TV services in February 2022. Love is in the air so Prime Video and IMDb TV are bringing you closer to the series, movies, and characters you love: get in the mood with Amazon Original Movies I Want You Back, Book of Love and the fourth season of the Emmy Award-winning comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. This February we…
"Prime Video, IMDb TV: Coming in February 2022"
Netflix announced the list of movies, television series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service in February 2022. All titles and dates are subject to change. Coming Soon Business Proposal ??– NETFLIX SERIES A blind date leads to misunderstandings and mishaps in this workplace rom-com. Juvenile Justice ??— NETFLIX SERIES A tough judge balances her aversion to minor offenders with firm beliefs on justice and punishment as she tackles complex cases inside…
"Netflix: Coming and Leaving in February 2022"
Oscar-winning filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller spoke with Solzy at the Movies about their new Apple TV+ comedy series, The Afterparty. The Afterparty is a murder mystery comedy series but each episode is told in the form of a movie genre with accompanying visuals to match the character’s perspective. Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou and Dave Franco star in the series. Miller serves as showrunner,…
"Phil Lord, Chris Miller talk The Afterparty"
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum brings the 1962 stage musical to the screen in the 1966 feature directed by Richard Lester. I spent last night watching the classic musical comedy in honor of Richard Lester’s 90th birthday today. After all, we should pay tribute to them while they are alive instead of waiting until they pass away. I’ve watched a number of Dick Lester’s films recently: A Hard Day’s Night,…
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Sam Richardson and Ben Schwartz spoke with Solzy at the Movies last week about Lord Miller’s new Apple TV+ series, The Afterparty. Richardson stars as Aniq while Schwartz stars as Yasper. It’s so much fun watching these talented improvisers throughout the series. If you like romantic comedies or movie musicals, the duo get to star in one of their own. I’ve seen the first seven episodes so far and can’t wait to see what happens…
"Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz talk The Afterparty"
Earthquake remains a classic disaster thriller even though the visual effects don’t compare with what is possible with today’s technology. Mark Robson assembles a true ensemble cast in the 1974 disaster thriller. By this point in time, disasters had struck the air and the sea in Airport and The Poseidon Adventure, respectively. It was only a matter of time before disaster struck the land. When disaster strikes, it’s almost always Los Angeles, San Francisco, or…
"Earthquake Remains A Classic Disaster Thriller"
Starring The Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night is the latest classic title to get a 4K Ultra HD upgrade from The Criterion Collection. Richard Lester, who also plays piano and turns 90 years old on January 19, approved the new 4K digital restoration. Fans have three different audio options to choose from: a monaural soundtrack, stereo, and 5.1 surround mixes supervised by sound producer Giles Martin at Abbey Road Studios. The sound mix is presented…
"A Hard Day’s Night: Criterion Releases 4K UHD"
For Your Consideration is a rock solid satire of Hollywood’s awards season and holds up over 15 years after its 2006 theatrical release. I knew this was a funny film when I saw it for the first time in 2010. However, my only knowledge of awards season at the time was through what I saw on TV and read in magazines. Since this time, however, I’ve become an awards voter myself. I have a first-hand…
"For Your Consideration: An Awards Season Satire"
Disney announced that Disney Legend Tim Allen is returning for The Santa Clause but the question is will they bring back Bernard the Elf. Disney Legend Tim Allen will executive-produce The Santa Clause (working title), a Disney+ Original limited series in which he reprises the beloved role of Scott Calvin from Walt Disney Pictures’ blockbuster franchise. Production is set to begin in Los Angeles in March. Award-winning Jack Burditt is the executive producer and showrunner…
"Bring Back Bernard In The Santa Clause, Disney!"