What’s So Bad About Feeling Good? feels a bit too timely in 2023 but the comedy marks the 55th anniversary of its theatrical release in 1968. With this weekend’s HBO premiere of Being Mary Tyler Moore, there’s no time like the present to revisit some of her previous feature films, let alone her work in general. Kino Lorber Studio Classics released this comedy back in 2021. But for one reason or another, I’m just now…
"What’s So Bad About Feeling Good? Marks 55 Years"
After the death of their mother, three siblings return home in Trust, leading to no shortage of family issues as the fighting begins. Trust was an Audience Award winner during the 2022 Cinequest Film Festival. In watching the film, one can understand why audiences resonated so much. It’s understandable that every family has their own drama. One can only hope that it’s nothing like the Abelman family drama. Throw three neurotic children under the same…
"Trust – LA Jewish Film Festival 2023"
Neighbors stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen reunite in Platonic, a new comedy series about friends, streaming on Apple TV+. It was only a matter of time before Nicholas Stoller found a way to reunite with his Neighbors stars. It just so happens that their reunion only adds to the comedy canon on Apple+. This time around, he brings a few Bros cast members with him for the ride: Luke Macfarlane and Guy Branum. Oh,…
"Platonic: Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen Reunite on Apple TV+"
The Hollywood, Health & Society at USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center has released Trigger Warning: Gun Guidelines for the Media. The document can be found on the Hollywood, Health & Society’s main landing page and across social media platforms, to help the entertainment industry improve representations of safe and responsible gun use in media. American citizens own four times the amount of guns as the next highly developed country and suffer four times the amount…
"Trigger Warning: USC Norman Lear Center Launches Gun Guidelines"
The Oscar-winning Ordinary People joined the Paramount Presents line with a new Blu-ray last March from Paramount. Robert Redford oversaw the 4K transfer as the film was remastered for Blu-ray. With the amount of films getting a 4K UHD release, one can only wonder why Paramount opted with Blu-ray over a 4K UHD disc. I have no excuse in being so late to watching the film but with Being Mary Tyler Moore airing this weekend,…
"Ordinary People: A Multi-Oscar Winner In 1980"
As HBO Max rebrands to Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer announced Ultimate Ad-Free Tier programming streaming in 4K UHD. Tomorrow, HBO Max will become Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s enhanced streaming platform, delivering unparalleled content for everyone in the household, including the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted programming, family-friendly content, HBO, Max Originals, WB Movies, the DC Universe, food, home, and documentaries. To find out what’s on Max at launch through June,…
"Max: Titles Streaming in 4K Ultra HD Upon May 23 Launch"
The live-action version of The Little Mermaid has awesome music as expected but the film itself is way too long at 135 minutes. Ariel (Halle Bailey) finally comes to the screen in live-action. The studio might call it a reimagining but they keep the basic gist of the story. Ariel is the adventurous young daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem). Much like the 1989 film, she is a free spirit and always rebelling against the…
"The Little Mermaid: Awesome Music But Too Long"
Chicago fans can visit the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Globe Statue Tour as the Autobots are at the Navy Pier entrance through May 26. The Transformers on display include two Autobots (Optimus Prime and Mirage) and a Maximal (Optimus Primal). Previous US stops also included Las Vegas and Austin, TX, where they were on display in connection with this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival. It is surprising, however, the Bumblebee is not among…
"Transformers Global Statue Tour at Navy Pier In Chicago Through May 26"
Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee services in June 2023. Prime Video New in June – Available to Prime members at no additional cost to their membership. TV SERIES Available May 30 *The Ride (2023) Available June 1 All The Queen’s Men S1 (2021) Barnaby Jones S1-8 (1973) Bull S1-6 (2017) Charmed S1-8 (1999) Evening Shade S1-4 (1991) Everybody Hates Chris S1-4 (2006) Happy Days S1-3 (1974) Laverne & Shirley S1-4 (1976) Mannix S1-7…
"Prime Video, Amazon Freevee: Coming in June 2023"
While HBO Max did not formally announce the titles leaving in May 2023, a quick glance at the Last Chance section lists several titles. Leaving HBO Max in May 2023 May 19 Hack My Life: Inside Hacks Kong: Skull Island May 20 Major Crimes May 21 Ben Is Back Metalocalypse May 22 Space Ghost Coast to Coast May 23 Free Guy (HBO) May 31 3:10 to Yuma (1957) 42nd Street A Guy Thing (HBO) A…
"HBO Max and Max: Leaving in May 2023"