Western comedy The Frisco Kid, starring both Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford, arrives on Blu-ray via the Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-ray is sourced from a new 1080p HD Master and presented in 1.85:1 widescreen. In terms of audio, the film features DTS-HD MA MONO 2.0 sound. What follows is my original review after watching the film on HBO Max in March: The Frisco Kid is a solid Western comedy following an immigrant rabbi and…
"The Frisco Kid Arrives On Warner Archive Blu-ray"
In what is extremely disappointing news, a not-funny transphobic Netflix comedy special was nominated for the 74th Emmy Awards. Let me repeat: Emmy voters watched Dave Chappelle: The Closer and decided that Dave Chappelle delivered one of the best specials of the year. If you need a reminder, Chappelle is once again transphobic and also delves into antisemitic territory. And once again, voters watched this and decided it is worth of an Emmy. The Academy…
"Emmy Voters Nominate Transphobic Comedy Special"
Where the Crawdads Sing brings the North Carolina-set best-selling Delia Owens mystery drama novel to the big screen. I want to preface this review by saying that I did not read the book. In glancing over the Wikipedia page after watching the movie, the film is a faithful adaptation, attempted rape and all. Let me warn you right now that there are a few scenes that feature abuse in this film. When we first meet…
"Where the Crawdads Sing Brings Book to the Screen"
Summertime, the Oscar-nominated 1955 film directed by David Lean, makes its arrival on Blu-ray via The Criterion Collection. David Lean and company travel to Venice to film entirely on location in this adaptation of The Time of the Cuckoo by Arthur Laurents. The film marks a departure for Lean, who spent much of his career at this point filming on soundstages. From here on out, he would make films on the location rather than soundstages.…
"Summertime: David Lean Film Gets Criterion Blu-ray"
Taika Waititi went from indie film to Marvel blockbusters while bringing his humor to both Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder. I saw one of the worst possible takes that I’ve ever seen about a Marvel movie: comparing Thor: Love and Thunder to Batman and Robin. Both Thor and comic book movies are going to be fine. What makes this take so bad is that Batman and Robin practically killed the Batman franchise until…
"Taika Waititi, Marvel Studios, and Auteur Filmmaking"
Elijah Wood answered fan questions during Fan Expo Chicago and touched on producing 7 Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss a few years ago. While most of the questions dealt with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, a few touched on other titles involving the actor. Wood joined his SpectreVision partners Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller, and Lisa Whalen in producing the film through their Company X banner. Vivieno Caldinelli directed the comedy from a screenplay…
"Elijah Wood talks 7 Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss"
Star Wars star Anthony Daniels, best known for playing C-3PO, took time to answer fan questions during a panel at Fan Expo Chicago. The Star Wars actor was on hand for Fan Expo Chicago 2022 this past weekend to meet fans, pose for photos, and sign autographs. Where other guests had a moderator, Daniels did it all himself. It was a very entertaining and informative panel as he walked throughout the main theater to take…
"Anthony Daniels talks Star Wars, Screenplays"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars stars Ashley Eckstein and Matt Lanter answered questions during a Fan Expo Chicago panel on Friday. Both Eckstein and Lanter, who star as Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, have been in town this weekend to meet fans, pose for photos, and sign autographs. On Friday afternoon, both Snips and Skyguy reunited to discuss the animated series. They answered a wide range of questions during …
"Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter talk The Clone Wars"
Jeff Anderson spoke with Solzy at the Movies about Clerks, Clerks III, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars during Fan Expo Chicago. The actor, best known for playing Randal Graves in many Kevin Smith movies, is in town this weekend for the first Chicago edition of Fan Expo. He’s here along with several other Clerks stars through Sunday. The cast also did a Q&A panel at 2 PM on Friday afternoon. If you’re attending the…
"Jeff Anderson talks Clerks, Clerks III, Clone Wars"
Brian O’Halloran spoke with Solzy at the Movies about both Clerks and Clerks III while attending Fan Expo Chicago 2022. I’m not even supposed to be here today! The actor, best known for playing Dante Hicks in many Kevin Smith movies, is in town this weekend for the first Chicago edition of Fan Expo. He’s here along with several other Clerks stars through Sunday. The cast also did a Q&A panel at 2 PM on…
"Brian O’Halloran talks Clerks, Clerks III"