The Nolan Variations: The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan is the most in-depth look yet at the blockbuster auteur. Before I start this off, I want to stress my disappointment at seeing the Wachowskis get misgendered during the book’s introduction. How this gets past the editors and into the final print is beyond me. This is beyond infuriating! Nolan is in the category that very few filmmakers could ever hope to achieve. James…
"The Nolan Variations by Tom Shone"Month: December 2020
President in Waiting, the new film from Jeffrey Roth, is a historic documentary that features the former presidents and vice presidents. All of the six living Vice Presidents make appearances to mark the first time in that they have appeared in such a film. Maybe not together but I’ll wake it. Moreover, the four former living presidents are also in the film to discuss their relationships. There is only one president that does not make…
"President in Waiting Is A Historic Documentary"
Warner Bros. made a big announcement about their 2021 film slate, particularly about how their films will be released. This either becomes the new normal or is a temporary solution until the vaccine is fully rolled out. Wonder Woman 1984 will be the first WB film to follow this model. I have bolded the fine print. Today, the Warner Bros. Pictures Group announced that it has committed to releasing its 2021 film slate via a…
"Warner Bros. To Release In Theaters and HBO Max" Jeffrey Roth spoke with Solzy at the Movies about President in Waiting, a new vice presidential documentary airing on CNN. President in Waiting airs on CNN this Saturday night. When did you first come up with the idea to do this documentary? Jeffrey Roth: Three years ago is when it really stuck in my head and then I decided to move forward at that point. I’m assuming that the President George H.W. Bush probably wasn’t…
"Jeffrey Roth talks President in Waiting"
Maggie Grace spoke with Solzy at the Movies this week about her role in Dennis Dugan’s new film, Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters. Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters opens in theaters and VOD on December 4. What was it about the script that attracted you to the role of Jessie? Maggie Grace: Well, I had such a lovely conversation with the director, Dennis Dugan, and just felt like I was in really capable hands with…
"Maggie Grace talks Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters"
Candis Cayne spoke with Solzy at the Movies over the phone about her role in upcoming LGBTQ rom-com I Hate New Year’s. I Hate New Years is one of at least two LGBTQ holiday rom-coms this year. What was it about the script that attracted you to the film? Candis Cayne: I loved the idea of just a happy, normal, well-adjusted, less like gay rom-com. I grew up in an era where the LGBT movies…
"Candis Cayne talks I Hate New Year’s"
Disney brings the fairy tale magic in Godmothered while managing to provide an update for the whole concept in the 21st century. The thing that they say about opposites attract certainly holds true in this film. Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher could not be more different in this film. And yet, the two are made for each other in a cinematic way. I love what they bring to these characters so much that I watched…
"Godmothered: Disney Brings Fairy Tale Magic"
The outright fabrications in Mank are just too much to overcome in the David Fincher film and they have not sat well since viewing the film. When it comes to Orson Welles, the film sides more with Pauline Kael’s discredited piece on the Citizen Kane origin. I understand she’s dead and cannot defend herself but history has largely proven her piece to be wrong on the matter. But here’s the thing: there are too many…
"Mank: Fabrications Can’t Be Overcome"
Popeye arrives on Blu-ray for the first time ever ahead of the Robert Altman film’s 40th anniversary of its 1980 theatrical release. The film starts out with a throwback to the classic cartoon during the Adolph Zukor era at Paramount. Popeye also marks the big-screen debut for Robin Williams. This film took producer Robert Evans and screenwriter Jules Feiffer some three years to get the film into production. Funny enough, Evans first got the idea…
"Popeye Arrives On Blu-ray For The First Time"
The Golden Child, staring Eddie Murphy, makes its arrival for the first time ever in Blu-ray under the Paramount Presents line. Director Michael Ritchie supervised the 4K film transfer prior to the film’s remastered release on Blu-ray. As is the case with every Paramount Presents editions, The Golden Child also comes with collectible packaging with a foldout image of the theatrical poster and interior photo spread featuring key scenes. The film also includes a digital…
"The Golden Child Arrives On Blu-ray"