Esther in Wonderland sees a young married woman testing the boundaries of her existence within Chasidic life in this 13-minute film. There’s a lot of pressure on young married Chasidic women to get pregnant. This is clear during the opening frames of Esther in Wonderland. When we first meet Esther (Naian González Norvind), she’s in the shower. Also, a trigger warning for anyone because it appears that she’s also having her period, too. On the…
"Esther in Wonderland – Tribeca 2021"Month: June 2021
Unorthodox breakout star and Israeli Ophir winner Shira Haas is absolutely flawless in the multiple Israeli Ophir award-winning Asia. Asia had originally been set to screen last year during the Tribeca Film Festival. Coincidentally, the US release comes during this year’s festival. Audiences in the US now have a chance to watch the film outside of the festival circuit. Asia truly hits all the boxes when it comes to award winners. The film took home…
"Asia: Shira Haas Is Flawless In Israeli Award Winner"
John Williams’s Film Music, written by Emilio Audissino, was published in 2014 but this John Williams book is an important contribution to film history canon. Williams is among the greatest composers in the history of film music. He is the second-most nominated individual in Oscar history next to Walt Disney. This only speaks to his contributions to cinema. And like the book notes, he certainly has his detractors. However, I am not one of them.…
"John Williams’s Film Music Is A Great Read"
Loki picks up right where Avengers: Endgame left off and manages to capture the Marvel spirit in Marvel’s third live-action series on Disney+. This series is so much different in tone from both WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. It’s the thing I love abut the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The studio releases films and series that are completely different in tone but at the end of the day, they’re in the same universe.…
"Loki Is Different In Tone But Captures Marvel Spirit"
The Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection arrives in 4K Ultra HD just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. On June 12, 1981, movie goers were introduced to a new hero of the screen when Harrison Ford donned the fedora and whip. It’s funny though. The character only came about because Steven Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond film. Alas, James Bond would not be in the cards for…
"Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection Arrives on 4K UHD"
The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, written by Amy Ratcliffe with a forward by Scott Trowbridge, is a must-own for any Star Wars fan. In terms of the book itself, Ratcliffe intros each section and then leaves us to admire the artwork. It’s truly amazing to see how the park evolved over time. Even though the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hasn’t opened yet, we get a sneak peek at what to expect when it…
"The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is A Must-Own"
Jonathan Gruber recently spoke to Solzy at the Movies about the new documentary, Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin. How did you first become interested in making a documentary about former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin? Jonathan Gruber: The Menachem Begin story started with Rob Schwartz, who is the executive producer of the film. He read a book called The Prime Ministers by Yehuda Avener and they talk about four Israeli prime ministers. Begin was…
"Jonathan Gruber talks Upheaval, Menachem Begin"
City of Ali looks back on boxer Muhammad Ali’s 2016 passing and how the city of Louisville, friends, fans, and media celebrated his life. The most pressing question that this film seeks to answer is: How do you say goodbye to The Greatest? It isn’t easy but it was in the works for a few years before his passing. I’m a Louisville native. You couldn’t grow up in the city without knowing who Ali was.…
"City of Ali: Louisville Celebrates Muhammad Ali’s Life"
Marguerite Moreau spoke with Solzy at the Movies this week about the new film, Monuments, and a wide variety of subjects. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to chat with Moreau for The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers reunion episode. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to chat with Moreau about the new project and outside the constraints of the 7-minute press junket window. And then, somehow during the course of this interview, we…
"Marguerite Moreau talks Monuments"
Jack C. Newell, the program director of the Harold Ramis Film School, spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the upcoming film, Monuments. The film is about a college professor, Ted (David Sullivan), whose world is crushed when his wife, Laura (Marguerite Moreau) suddenly passes away. This takes him on a road trip from Colorado to Chicago where he hopes to scatter her ashes at the Field Museum. Throughout the journey, Ted sees visions of…
"Jack C. Newell talks Monuments"
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