Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom may have some impressive features but it’s nowhere near as classic as Raiders or the Last Crusade. Listen, I don’t like to pan films. I really don’t. However, this film doesn’t quite feature the same magic as Raiders. It’s actually a prequel to Raiders and the Nazis are not the villains like the other two 1980s films. I mean, this is also the same film that forced the…
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
Harrison Ford became the face of a new franchise in the iconic Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Many filmmakers in New Hollywood either collaborated on projects together or would offer their advice to one another. In this instance, the brains behind both Jaws and Star Wars teamed up to give us an American sort of James Bond. This film has everything: action, adventure, and yet…
"Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Thanks to the new Paramount Presents line of films being remastered on Blu-ray, 1958 classic King Creole comes to Blu-ray for the first time. It isn’t only that the film is presented here on Blu-ray for the first time but it’s been remastered from a 4K film transfer. With a vast library of titles to choose from, the Michael Curtiz film was among the first three to get issued–joining both To Catch a Thief and…
"King Creole: Paramount Presents A Blu-ray"
The Oscar-nominated Fatal Attraction was recently released in April through the Paramount Presents line of remastered Blu-rays. The film is recognized as one of the greatest thrillers in American cinematic history. At least, that’s how it was when AFI released their top 100 thrillers in June 2001. But does it hold up after over 30 years of release? This is a good question and one that isn’t so easy to answer. Fatal Attraction deals with…
"Fatal Attraction: Paramount Presents New Blu-ray"
Gerald Peary and Amy Geller joined Solzy at the Movies to discuss their recent documentary, The Rabbi Goes West, which will be available for a limited time. From May 24 through June 4, the documentary will be available to stream through Vimeo on Demand for $8.99. There will be a live Q&A with the filmmakers and subjects Rabbi Chaim Bruk and Chavie Bruk on May 31 at 8 PM ET. For more information on how…
"Gerald Peary, Amy Geller talk The Rabbi Goes West"
Tin Cup has joined the Warner Brothers Archive Collection with a newly issued Blu-ray coming just one year shy of the film’s 25th anniversary. Kevin Costner is the master of sports films over the last three decades and then some. He starred in a trio of baseball films: Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, and the lesser-appreciated For the Love of the Game. In Tin Cup, Costner reteams with Bull Durham director Ron Shelton to make…
"Tin Cup Gets A Warner Archive Reissue"
The Lovebirds, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae, is set to be released on Netflix this weekend after the theatrical release got canceled. Everything is about to change for Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani) and Leilani (Issa Rae). Without intending to do so, the duo find themselves caught up in a crime. Given that this is a comedy, it’s naturally a comedy of errors when it comes to clearing their name. Will their relationship be able to…
"The Lovebirds Launches On Netflix"
Netflix announced the list of titles that are coming and leaving the streaming service during the upcoming month of June 2020. PODCASTS Inside Joke: Space Force launches May 29th. This 10-part companion series to Space Force is hosted by star Jimmy O. Yang, and features interviews with the cast and crew behind the series, including Greg Daniels, Steve Carrel, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers, Tawnye Newsom and more. New episodes Monday and Thursday throughout June. Coming…
"Netflix: What’s Coming and Leaving in June"
Film critic Ben Mankiewicz spoke with Solzy at the Movies in late April about The Plot Thickens, TCM’s podcast documentary of filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich. How did you first get involved with the Peter Bogdanovich podcast documentary for TCM? Ben Mankiewicz: I had wanted to do something with Peter Bogdanovich for quite some time. He’s a huge hit at our festival. He and I have developed a really nice friendship. He’s just great. I described them…
"Ben Mankiewicz talks The Plot Thickens, TCM"
The Good Place: The Complete Series is now available on Blu-ray after the fan-favorite NBC sitcom ended its run in January. Some series are lucky to extend beyond their initial order. Other series get the back nine order and might get a renewal. In other instances, a series will last a nice six seasons. Or run far beyond their expiration point. However, series creator Mike Schur decided The Good Place was perfect with lasting four…
"The Good Place: The Complete Series Hits Blu-ray"