Peter Pan & Wendy, now on Disney+, is the latest live-action reimagining of a classic Walt Disney Animation Studios film, 1953’s Peter Pan. Disney reimaginings of animated classics come in two forms: a theatrical release or Disney+. When a film goes straight to Disney+, there are some lesser expectations because it tells me they don’t think it could be a box office hit. Disney has both Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 and The Little…
"Peter Pan & Wendy Elevates Heroines In Live-Action Reimagining"
The 2023 Tribeca Festival announced their headlining Gala selections ahead of this summer’s film festival taking place on June 7-18. Today’s festival announcement includes the Gala events, along with Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece selections. This year’s Festival, presented by OKX, kicks off on Wednesday, June 7 with the North American premiere of Kiss the Future, a stirring documentary that follows the story of a community of underground musicians and creatives throughout the nearly four-year-long siege…
"2023 Tribeca Festival Announces Gala Screenings"
What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace is one of two Film Movement documentaries about former Israeli prime ministers in April. Having watched Never Stop Dreaming on Tuesday night, I decided to watch What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace on Wednesday afternoon. After all, it was Israeli Independence Day so it felt thematically appropriate for the day. Because of Passover, I did not get a chance to watch in time for its…
"What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace"
A Finnish deserter becomes a one-man fighting machine, much in the form of Rambo, as he takes on a company of Nazis in Sisu. While World War II was the main war in Europe, there were a number of sub-wars that included Germany and Finland. It’s here where we find a Finish deserter and gold prospector, Aatami Korpi. He had previously served in the Winter War, also known as the First Soviet-Finnish War, a few…
"Sisu: Rambo Meets Inglourious Basterds In An Instant Classic"
The Walt Disney Studios announced at CinemaCon 2023 that Chris Pine has joined the cast of Wish, playing King Magnifico. Chris Pine officially kicked off his reign today as King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical-comedy Wish, opening in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22. Joining Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a young woman named Asha in the film, Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where…
"Chris Pine Joins Cast of Disney Animation’s Wish"
Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres is a biographical documentary of one of Israel’s greatest leaders. I’m several months late to watching the documentary but I decided to do so in honor of Israel’s 75th birthday on 5 Iyar, which in the Jewish calendar is known as Yom Ha’atzmaut. If you’re familiar with Shimon Peres, there’s a chance that you probably won’t learn anything new. Regardless, George Clooney’s narration and Peres’…
"Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres"
Netflix announced the list of movies, television series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service in May 2023. All titles and dates are subject to change. Coming Soon Siren: Survive the Island — NETFLIX SERIES 24 female police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, soldiers, athletes and stuntwomen team up by profession to compete for survival on a remote island. Avail. 5/1/23 Above Suspicion Airport Airport ’77 Airport 1975 American Gangster Austin Powers in Goldmember…
"Netflix: Coming and Leaving in May 2023"
Going Nowhere is a small indie film that has roots going back to the start of the pandemic but the satire speaks to a need to create. The pandemic has been tough for many of us. It might not officially be over but the question for many artists was how could one be creative. Not just that but how could one create and do so safely. For filmmaker/actress Izzy Shill, it meant going from California…
"Going Nowhere: A Small Indie Filmed In and Around Louisville"
The 2023 Tribeca Festival announced the short film lineup ahead of this summer’s film festival taking place on June 7-18. Today’s 2023 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announcement features a lineup of short narrative, documentary, and animated films, as well as music videos. This year’s Festival, which takes place June 7-18, showcases 12 short film programs of diverse and creative storytelling. The 2023 shorts lineup includes 76 total selections – 62 shorts in competition, eight…
"2023 Tribeca Festival Short Film Lineup Announced"
The Big Bus, a 1976 cult classic spoof of the popular disaster movies, makes its way onto Blu-ray by way of Kino Lorber Studio Classics. I have to be honest. Up until a few weeks ago, I had never even heard of this film. But with watching several disaster movies in recent years, I knew I had to watch it. I cannot explain it but every now and then, my headspace will only allow for…
"The Big Bus: Cult Classic Spoof Arrives On Blu-ray"