Davis Guggenheim on Apple’s New Michael J. Fox Documentary and the “Great Responsibility” He Felt in Telling the Actor’s “Incredible Story”

The following interview with STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie director Davis Guggenheim was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with the filmmaker on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. When STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie premiered earlier this year at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, it was followed by a well-deserved standing…

"Davis Guggenheim on Apple’s New Michael J. Fox Documentary and the “Great Responsibility” He Felt in Telling the Actor’s “Incredible Story”"

Masters of the Air: The Best Limited Series in Years

Masters of the Air is the best limited series in years as Playtone and Amblin turn their focus to the Allied airmen during World War II. Following their efforts on Saving Private Ryan–a game-changer for ww2 movies in focusing on the human element–both Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks joined forces on both Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Ten years later, they are bringing us another WW2 story worthy of our attention: the fight in…

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Napoleon Is Not Helped By Historical Inaccuracies

Ridley Scott’s newest film, Napoleon, suffers in its storytelling from the many historical inaccuracies that plague the picture. Napoleon is the latest film from Scott to be a miss for this film critic, joining both House of Gucci and The Last Duel. I missed my screening in mid-November because of last-minute scheduling conflicts in the nation’s capital. While I had an opportunity to attend a FYC screening during Thanksgiving weekend, my sinuses had other plans…

"Napoleon Is Not Helped By Historical Inaccuracies"

Eve Hewson talks Flora and Son

Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, actress Eve Hewson spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the new John Carney film, Flora and Son. Flora and Son premiered earlier this year during the 2023 Sundance Film Festival where fans were clapping along during the final song and gave the film a standing ovation when it ended. Hewson turns in a stupendous performance in the crowd-pleaser, which is one of my favorite films of the…

"Eve Hewson talks Flora and Son"

Killers of the Flower Moon Needed An Intermission

The latest Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon, could have really benefited from an intermission with its lengthy run time. I’ve been struggling what to say about the new Scorsese film for the better part of the month. It is a very long film–running nearly 3.5 hours long. Honestly, I don’t blame the theaters that decided to give it an intermission. Personally speaking, I’d have done the same if I were watching the…

"Killers of the Flower Moon Needed An Intermission"

John Carney talks Flora and Son

John Carney spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the crowd-pleasing Flora and Son, which is now streaming on Apple TV+. Flora and Son marked the third time that Carney world premiered a film at Sundance following Once and Sing Street. Begin Again played at both TIFF and Tribeca ahead of its 2014 release. Apple quickly acquired the rights following the Sundance premiere. It’s so nice to see you for the first time since Sundance.…

"John Carney talks Flora and Son"

Gary Clark talks Flora and Son, John Carney

Composer Gary Clark spoke with Solzy at the Movies about Flora and Son and working with John Carney over the years. Flora and Son follows a single mother, Flora (Eve Hewson), who is struggling with what to do about her rebellious teenage son, Max (Orén Kinlan). She takes advice from the police in finding Max a hobby. Unfortunately, he wants nothing to do with a beat-up acoustic guitar. He’d rather be coming up with beats.…

"Gary Clark talks Flora and Son, John Carney"

The Afterparty Is Back For Season 2 on Apple TV+

The location and most of the cast have changed but The Afterparty pulls zero punches once the action gets going in Season 2 on Apple TV+. Much like Knives Out and Glass Onion, only a few of the first season’s series regulars return. Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao reprise their roles as Danner, Aniq, and Zoë, respectively. They’re joined by newcomers Poppy Liu, Zach Woods, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Ken Jeong, Paul Walter Hauser,…

"The Afterparty Is Back For Season 2 on Apple TV+"

Platonic: Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen Reunite on Apple TV+

Neighbors stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen reunite in Platonic, a new comedy series about friends, streaming on Apple TV+. It was only a matter of time before Nicholas Stoller found a way to reunite with his Neighbors stars. It just so happens that their reunion only adds to the comedy canon on Apple+. This time around, he brings a few Bros cast members with him for the ride: Luke Macfarlane and Guy Branum. Oh,…

"Platonic: Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen Reunite on Apple TV+"

Ghosted Reteams Chris Evans, Ana de Armas in Spy Comedy

Chris Evans and Ana de Armas have reteamed once again–this time in the new spy comedy, Ghosted, streaming on Apple TV+. On paper, the idea is predictable. A guy falls for a girl, gets ghosted, goes after her, and gets kidnapped before learning she’s a spy. It’s one of those ideas where, if put on screen, it really depends on the casting. Suffice it to say, they made great decisions in teaming up Evans and…

"Ghosted Reteams Chris Evans, Ana de Armas in Spy Comedy"