Magazine Dreams – Sundance 2023

Jonathan Majors is on a role as the actor made his return to Sundance with a strong performance in the very intense Magazine Dreams. I’m not kidding around when it comes to the intensity of the film. It is not an easy film to watch. There are many times when the lead character loses his temper. At the same time, there are instances where it appears that his temper gets the rest of him, only…

"Magazine Dreams – Sundance 2023"

Till is Devastating But Essential Viewing

Till is not an easy film to watch but this country still has a horrible problem with racism some 65 years after Emmett Till’s murder. The best way to go into this film is to know that you’re going to leave the theater feeling upset. You’re going to leave the theater with feelings of anger and the question of why is it ever okay to kill anyone, let alone an all-white jury just let the…

"Till is Devastating But Essential Viewing"

Cyrano Is Designed For A Big Screen Experience

At long last, the film adaptation of Cyrano is finally opening in wide release after its initial Oscar-qualifying run in December. I had the chance to see the film in New York back at the end of November. It was part of a dedicated CCA press day featuring the cast and crew. At the time, I was thinking I would be running my coverage in mid-January. This is because the plan had been for the…

"Cyrano Is Designed For A Big Screen Experience"

Haley Bennett talks Cyrano

Haley Bennett spoke with Solzy at the Movies about starring in Cyrano, filming during a pandemic, and having to sing live on set. Following an Oscar-qualifying run in December, Cyrano is finally opening in wide release this weekend. What was it about the script that initially attracted you to the stage musical? Haley Bennett: The first thing that attracted me to the stage musical was my feelings of unworthiness. I’d never done theater before and…

"Haley Bennett talks Cyrano"

Hillbilly Elegy: Oscar Bait Falls Short

Hillbilly Elegy launches on Netflix this fall as an awards contender for Amy Adams and Glenn Close but their performances cannot save the film. I’m a Kentucky native so naturally, I like that there were scenes set in Jackson, Kentucky.  Having a film directed by Ron Howard and starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close is enough to pique my interest.  But there needs to be more here in order to elevate the film and take…

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The Red Sea Diving Resort: A True Story

Chris Evans leads a cast of Mossad operatives in The Red Sea Diving Resort as they work to rescue Ethiopian Jews and bring them to Israel. I would imagine that more people know the story behind Operation Moses or Operation Solomon more so than Operation Brothers.  Regardless, this film is a good one to watch as things play out on screen.  Even though we have an idea of what is going to happen, there’s certainly…

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