Two-time Academy Award-nominated film editor Hank Corwin spoke with Solzy at the Movies about working on Don’t Look Up. The film marks the third collaboration between Corwin and Oscar-winning filmmaker Adam McKay. Corwin previously edited The Big Short and Vice, winning the BAFTA for the latter. This third collaboration is quite the departure from their last two films. In fact, Corwin told me earlier this month that he’s worried people will dismiss the film because…
"Hank Corwin talks Don’t Look Up"
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 94th Academy Awards. The ten categories include: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Fifteen films will advance in the Documentary Feature category for the 94th Academy Awards. One hundred thirty-eight films were eligible in the…
"94th Oscars: Academy Awards Shortlists Announced"
Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in January 2022. Premiering this January is genre-bending romantic dramedy WOLF LIKE ME starring Isla Fisher and Josh Gad and TRUE STORY WITH ED & RANDALL, a heartwarming comedy series hosted by Ed Helms and Randall Park that highlights everyday Americans as they share their most extraordinary true stories. Plus, you won’t want to miss the premiere of…
"Peacock TV: Coming in January 2022"
The Adventures of Tintin marks its tenth anniversary since the Steven Spielberg-directed animated film opened in theaters in 2011. In watching The Adventures of Tintin, one gets this sense of an Indiana Jones vibe going on. The main difference is that Tintin (Jamie Bell) is a journalist and not an archeologist. It’s the aforementioned Indiana Jones spirit that makes Spielberg the perfect director for the what is supposed to be the first installment of a…
"The Adventures of Tintin Marks 10 Years"
The King’s Man takes it all back to World War I to depict the beginning of how Kingsman got its start as a secret service organization. Harry Hart once delivered a monologue explaining the foundation of Kingsman to Eggsy during the first Kingsman film. It’s not quite the Star Wars opening crawl come to life but this film has its own epic feel to it. It’s funny sitting here and thinking about how both this…
"The King’s Man: World War I Paves The Way"
Old Henry is an action-Western that feels like it could fit in perfectly with the old-school Westerns of the Classic Hollywood era. A widowed farmer, Henry (Tim Blake Nelson) and his son, Wyatt (Gavin Lewis), allow a mysterious injured man, Curry (Scott Haze) to stay at their residence. Sure, it’s a bad idea in the Old West and they definitely don’t trust him. I mean, the guy is carrying a satchel of cash! Did he…
"Old Henry Is An Old-School Western"
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain is garnering award nominations but Frankie Faison needs to be in the Oscar conversation. Frankie Faison’s performance as Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. earned a Gotham Award win at the end of November. He also has a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination, too. We’ll certainly see if this indie film is able to capture the Academy’s attention. ACADEMY VOTERS, ARE YOU LISTENING?!? However, it’s hard turning away during the film’s 81-minute run…
"The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain: A Must-Watch"
No Time to Die offers thrilling entertainment as Daniel Craig signs off following his five films starring as Ian Fleming’s James Bond. You can now bring home Craig’s final Bond installment on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Collector’s Editions. It’s hard to say what the future offers for the James Bond franchise although there’s no shortage of potential contenders. What is known for sure is that this is it for Daniel Craig. It’s been…
"No Time to Die Arrives On 4K Ultra HD"
HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during January 2022. Start your New Year right with a parade of original programming coming to HBO Max all month long! Join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films, as they travel back to Hogwarts for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise’s…
"HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in January 2022"
Both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York remain classics as the two comedy films hold up in watching three decades later. Let’s discuss the first film. After getting into a fight with his family, Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) wakes up to discover that he made his family disappear. Because of the wind and power outage, the rest of the family was already at the airport by the time he got up.…
"Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York"