Pitch Perfect, a sleeper hit musical comedy, recently marked the tenth aca-anniversary of the film’s theatrical release in 2012. I still remember the first time that I saw this film way just over a decade ago. It was the end of September 2012. I had already been a fan of Anna Kendrick as a result of Up in the Air and knew Brittany Snow from watching American Dreams on NBC. It should go without saying…
"Pitch Perfect Marks 10 Year Aca-Anniversary"Month: October 2022
Director/co-writer Julian Higgins recently spoke with Solzy at the Movies about G-d’s Country, a modern Western starring Thandiwe Newton. IFC Films acquired the North American rights shortly after its premiere during the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Higgins from a script co-written with Shaye Ogbonna, the film stars Newton, Jeremy Bobb, Joris Jarsky, Jefferson White, Kai Lennox, and Tanaya Beatty. The film was released in theaters on September 16 and is now available to…
"Julian Higgins talks G-d’s Country"
Jason Ritter spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the upcoming 8th Annual Freeze HD to support the fight against Huntington’s Disease. After two years of virtual programming, the popular event is returning to an in-person fundraising gala to support the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). This year’s event will take place on October 22 at the Avalon in Hollywood and will be honoring Jason Ritter and the entire Ritter family for their support…
"Jason Ritter talks 8th Annual Freeze HD"
In addition to being available digitally and on HBO Max, DC League of Super-Pets is now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. DC League of Super-Pets is a super fun time for superhero fans and the newest worthy addition to the DC cinematic canon. Please do not rush to turn off the film when the credits begin. There is a post-credits scene and a mid-credits scene. The gist of the film is that…
"DC League of Super-Pets Arrives on Home Video"
The Redeem Team brings the nostalgia in revisiting Team USA Basketball MNT’s run to Olympic Gold in 2008 following losses in 2004-06. Team USA was never supposed to lose. They’re supposed to be the greatest basketball team on the planet, what with all of these All-Stars playing together and all. Heading into 2008, this was a team that was struggling to do their job and bring home the gold. The losses started piling up at…
"The Redeem Team Brings The Nostalgia"
Bros, a long-overdue LGBTQ studio rom-com, flopped upon its theatrical release with a reported box office of under $5 million. The film’s estimated $4.8 million was good enough for a fourth place finish at the box office. It will land on Peacock in just under 45 days from now where it is sure to find an audience. Unfortunately, the film’s box office performance is not good for the future of LGBTQ-centric movies being released by…
"Bros Flops As Comedies Continue Box Office Struggle"
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach takes a break from original works in adapting White Noise for the screen. For the first time in his filmmaker career, Baumbach wasn’t sure what he would film after the release of Marriage Story. As we all know, most of the world went into lockdown shortly after the Academy Awards ceremony in early 2020. During this time, Baumbach decided to revisit Don DeLillo’s novel and it spoke to him in…
"White Noise: This Satire Is Relevant As Ever"
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"