A singer-songwriter and a marine agree to get married for the benefits in Purple Hearts but things become very real after a tragedy. This film is very much in line with the Nicholas Sparks genre. It has all of the melodrama that comes with the territory. I will say that Sofia Carson’s musical contributions manage to elevate the film just a bit. If you’ve read the Tess Wakefield novel, you have somewhat of an advantage.…
"Purple Hearts: A Marriage of Convenience"Author: Danielle Solzman
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The Daily Show correspondent Desi Lydic spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the Emmy-nominated Desi Lydic Foxsplains. Lydic is currently nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. Final-round online voting for this years Emmy Awards will begin on August 12 and will run through August 22 at 10 PM. It’s been a few years since we last spoke at SXSW 2019. How are you doing? Desi Lydic: I’m doing…
"Desi Lydic talks Desi Lydic Foxsplains – Emmys 2022"
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the initial selections in the Gala and Special Presentations program. This year’s installment is the 47th edition of the festival and will run September 8-18, 2022. At the moment, there are 18 Galas and 45 Special Presentations in the Toronto program. I expect that they will announce future editions between now and the festival’s start. “We’re excited to welcome some of the most celebrated figures in movies back…
"Toronto 2022: Gala, Special Presentations Lineups"
Comedy whodunits have been making something of a comeback in recent years but B.J. Novak spices things up in Vengeance. Ben Manalowitz (B.J. Novak) is writer for the New Yorker and aspires to record a podcast about America. Only his boss, Eloise (Issa Rae), shoots down his initial pitch for American Moment. And then his girlfriend dies–only she was not his girlfriend but her family thinks she was. The two may have hooked up a…
"Vengeance Blends Comedy, Thriller"
Ruby Sparks, starring Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan, recently marked the tenth anniversary since the film’s theatrical release in 2012. “I started seeing her this morning. It’s like that movie Harvey. Except she’s not a giant rabbit.” – Calvin Weir-Fields I meant to get to the rewatch ahead of Monday’s 10th anniversary. With the Hall of Fame inductions and home entertainment releases on Tuesday, I simply ran out of time. In any event, the film…
"Ruby Sparks Marks 10th Anniversary"
If you’ve never given any thought to ridesharing beyond going where you need to go, Stalker is going to make you think twice. I like to think that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft vet their drivers. A film like this can be terrifying not just for the companies themselves but for riders, too. There’s a few scenes with gore here but it’s more thriller than horror in the general sense of the term. However,…
"Stalker Makes Ridesharing Horrifying"
The Resort is a thrilling comedic mystery series that follows a married couple as they seek to solve an unsolved mystery in the Yucatan. Emma (Cristin Milioti) and Noah Reed (William Jackson Harper) are celebrating their tenth anniversary at the Mayan Rivera. But before they have much time to settle in, a mishap during their ATV ride leads to the discovery of a lifetime. Emma discovers a phone and in asking around, she begins to…
"The Resort: A Thrilling Comedic Mystery Series"
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 leave the theater when the credits begin. There is a post-credits scene and a mid-credits scene. The gist of the film is that Krypto the Super-Dog (Dwayne Johnson) and Superman (John Krasinski) are best friends. Krypto has the same superpowers because he also comes from Krypton. There are…
"DC League of Super-Pets Is A Super Fun Time"
Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen is now available for audiences to watch at home on Blu-ray, DVD, and via digital retailers. What follows is my original review from earlier this year: Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen is a documentary that comes one year after Fiddler on the Roof marked its 50th anniversary. Jeff Goldblum narrates the movie but his contribution is minimal compared to how many cast and crew provide commentary. Filmmaker Daniel…
"Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen on Home Video"
Fans now have the opportunity to bring adventure comedy The Lost City home and watch the film on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. What follows is a modification of my original review from April: After being taken hostage, a romance-adventure novelist and her cover model team up to find The Lost City in this action-adventure comedy. Big-budget action-adventure romantic comedies feel like a thing of the past. I’m so glad that Paramount didn’t unload…
"The Lost City on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD"