Stripes, which marked its 40th anniversary in June, recently got an upgrade in the recent Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection: Vol 2. John Winger (Bill Murray) turns to enlisting in the army after losing his job, girlfriend, and apartment in the single span of one day. He’s a slacker so it’s no surprise to see Anita leave him. Best friend Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis), who teaches English as a second language, joins him in…
"Stripes Celebrated 40 Years In June"
James L. Freedman spoke with Solzy at the Movies this week ahead of Wednesday night’s TCM broadcast of Carl Laemmle: The Film. Laemmle was a German-Jewish immigrant that went on to found Universal Pictures. This came as a result of Laemmle’s Independent Moving Pictures (IMP) merging with other companies to form the Universal Film Manufacturing Company in 1912. Originally founded in Fort Lee, N.J., Laemmle would open the largest motion picture production facility, Universal City…
"James L. Freedman talks Carl Laemmle Film"
Eternals is an epic sci-fi adventure and different from other Marvel Studios films as Chloé Zhao puts her own mark on the MCU. If you do not read any further, there are mid-credits and post-credit scenes. When it comes to the mid- and post-credit scenes, I have questions. I will not get into those questions right now in case you still need to see the film. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 previously introduced Marvel…
"Eternals Is An Epic Unlike Any Marvel Film"
DC’s recent outing, The Suicide Squad, is now available for fans to bring home and watch on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. Guardians of the Galaxy‘s James Gunn stops by the DC universe to helm The Suicide Squad and put his own hysterical spin on things. I should not have to warn you but I am: PLEASE STAY FOR THE END OF THE CREDITS. Belle Reve plays home to the highest mortality rate…
"The Suicide Squad Arrives on Home Video"
Joy Ride, the new comedy documentary from Bobcat Goldthwait, features two comedians reflecting on where they are in their lives. This film doesn’t happen without Goldthwait and Dana Gould previously getting into a near-fatal car accident. The two comedy veterans are frenemies and here they are getting back on the road throughout the American South. It goes without saying that the film features a mix of reflection and stand-up performances. Every now and then, we’ll…
"Joy Ride: Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould Reflect"
For one young descendant of Holocaust survivors, trauma becomes real in Alana Waksman’s personal film, We Burn Like This. When Rae (Madeleine Coghlan) becomes a target of Neo-Nazis in Billings, Mont., the trauma her ancestors faced becomes all too real. Eventually, she hits her lowest and returns home. This is where Rae learns the truth about an accident during her childhood. Meanwhile, the rising antisemitism in Billings leads Rae on a journey in her own…
"We Burn Like This – Tallgrass 2021"
Jon Stewart and Bill Maher are among the latest comedians to wade into the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle’s transphobic special. Stewart’s comments came in an interview with TMZ while appearing on Capitol Hill. Maher’s comments came during his HBO series, Real Time with Bill Maher. The comments from Maher are no surprise since he blamed transgender rights for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton falling to Trump in November 2016. Stewart on Chappelle: “I know…
"The Problem With Jon Stewart, Bill Maher"
Amazon Prime Video announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and IMDb TV in November 2021. This November brings 11 Amazon Originals, including The Electric Life of Louis Wain, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy, following English artist Louis Wain’s rise to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings; the premiere of Tampa Baes, an unscripted reality series following a young group of…
"Amazon Prime Video: Coming in November 2021"
Where is Anne Frank works fine as a film but this one is geared more so for children than adults when it comes to Holocaust education. This film depicts Kitty (Ruby Stokes), the imaginary person that Anne Frank (Emily Carey) was writing to in her diary, coming to life in Amsterdam some 75 years after Anne was arrested and sent to her death. There are flashbacks to the past even though the film is set…
"Where is Anne Frank – Animation is Film 2021"
HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during November 2021. This November, we’re thankful for the parade of original programming coming to HBO Max all month long! From Warner Bros. Pictures comes “King Richard” (11/19), starring two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith, based on the true story that will inspire the world. Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is…
"HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in November 2021"