The Big Short, featuring a star-studded cast, explores the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis while weaving together humor and drama. The housing collapse led to one of the worst recessions in American history. According to the film’s post-script, some $5 trillion was lost in pensions, real estate value, 401k, savings, and bonds. Eight million people lost their jobs with six million losing their homes in the United States. If not for The Other Guys,…
"The Big Short Marks 5 Years Since Wide Release"
Actor-director-producer George Clooney and actress Caoilinn Springall participated in a press conference to discuss The Midnight Sky. Critics Choice Association members were invited to attend last Tuesday’s press conference. It was the penultimate Netflix press conference for CCA before 2020 comes to an end. Netflix has been hosting virtual press conferences for CCA members dating back to Da 5 Bloods this summer. The press conferences are mostly limited to their awards contenders and allow members…
"George Clooney Talks The Midnight Sky"
Sylvie’s Love is a charming period drama making its arrival on Amazon Prime after being selected for Sundance earlier this year. The film starts out in the early 1960s before flashing back to 1957. Sylvie (Tessa Thompson) wants to work in television but for now, she’s spending her summer working at her dad’s record store. Meanwhile, her fiancé (in an arranged marriage) isn’t back from the war yet. Looking at the time period, this is…
"Sylvie’s Love: A Charming Period Drama"
The Midnight Sky, directed by and co-starring George Clooney, is a modern-day version of Stanley Kramer’s Oscar-nominated On the Beach. Living in isolation is one of the major things to come out of 2020. To no surprise, one of the biggest film’s of the year is about just that. No, there isn’t a pandemic but the planet is suffering. Is humanity heading towards the verge of extinction? Quite possibly. And yet, George Clooney does one…
"The Midnight Sky: A Modern-Day On The Beach"
Cast Away, which landed Tom Hanks another nomination for Best Actor, is the most 2020 film to be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. Think about it. FedEx systems analyst executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) finds himself in the most 2020 position possible: stranded on a deserted island. The film takes place in 1995 and Noland is in the worst possible position with no food, water, shelter, or company. His only food comes by whatever…
"Cast Away Marks 20th Anniversary"
The Mandalorian concluded its eight-episode second season with one of the best hours of television in years and I have many thoughts. I have thoughts and there are no shortage of them. But before I get to them, I am going to insert a photo from the episode. But of course, you would not be reading this if you didn’t already watch the episode. If you’re coming from Twitter, I’m sorry that they include photos…
"The Mandalorian: Thoughts on the Season Finale"
Colin Mochrie spoke with Solzy at the Movies in early December about the new camp comedy, Boys vs. Girls, releasing on Tuesday. The Whose Line star picked up an award for Best Supporting Actor during the Florida Comedy Film Festival earlier this year. In Chicago, the film took home wins for both the Best Feature Film and the Audience Choice during this year’s Chicago Comedy Film Festival. In addition to promoting his role as Roger…
"Colin Mochrie: Whose Line Star talks Boys vs. Girls"
A few days ago, Disney announced the films, television series, and specials that are coming to Disney+ in the month of January. In addition to the Disney+ exclusives, the streamer is the home for movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic. What follows below are original films, new episodes, and new library titles heading to Disney+ in January. It goes without saying that library title availability varies by region and subject…
"Disney+: What’s New In January"
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced another delay in opening the Academy Museum. After initially scheduled to open this month, the pandemic has brought about more changes to the schedule. Earlier this year, the opening was moved until April 2021. Now, the Academy has moved the opening date yet again. This time, the museum is scheduled to open in September 2021. No matter when it opens, it will certainly…
"Academy Museum Will Now Open In September"
One day after the season finale aired on HBO Max, the streamer announced the second season renewal of The Flight Attendant. The announcement of the renewal was made by Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer, HBO and HBO Max. The first season premiered on November 26 and just concluded on December 17. It’s a thrilling ride and one that would make Alfred Hitchcock proud. I’d review it myself but this is is a tough series to…
"The Flight Attendant Renewed For Second Season"