Mank, directed by David Fincher, takes a look back at 1930s Hollywood through the eyes of Oscar-winning screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz. If there is one thing that Mank gets right, it’s Herman J. Mankiewicz being an alcoholic. Well, that and writing Citizen Kane. Oh, and the drama with Orson Welles (Tom Burke) over credit for writing the screenplay. This is where I must recommend Sydney Ladensohn Stern’s biography, The Brothers Mankiewicz. We know that Mank…
"Mank: A Look Back At Classic Hollywood"Tag: Netflix
Holidate, starring Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey, is a new Netflix romantic comedy that comes with a side of holiday offerings. This is an R-rated film. Please consider this before adding it to your rotation of holiday films to watch over the next two months. Holidate might not be on the same level of Home Alone, Elf, or National Lampoon’s Xmas Vacation but there’s enough here worthy of repeat viewings. And with the way it’s…
"Holidate: A Rom-Com With A Side Of Holidays"
Netflix announced the list of movies, television series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service in November. ? denotes a part of the Netflix holiday slate. All titles and dates are subject to change Coming Soon ARASHI’s Diary – Voyage – ep 15-17 — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY Twenty years after their debut, join the beloved members of Arashi on a new journey as they showcase their lives, talents and gifts to the world.…
"Netflix: Coming and Leaving in November"
Rebecca is the first major American adaptation of Dame Daphne du Maurier’s novel since the Alfred Hitchcock film in 1940. “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” – the second Mrs. de Winter says as the film opens with Clint Mansell’s haunting score. It’s one of the most famous opening lines in text or cinema. Not including this line would be criminal. This is a contemporary update but in spite of that, the film…
"Rebecca: Netflix Adaptation Stays True To The Book"
The Trial of the Chicago 7, the newest film from writer-director Aaron Sorkin, is one of the best pictures to grace the screen in 2020. Paramount knew they had an awards contender on their hands. With theaters closed and a pandemic also raging, the best decision was to unload the film on Netflix. Many months from now, this will prove to have been a key decision. Listen, people are not going back to theaters in…
"The Trial of the Chicago 7 Is A Masterpiece"
Scott Kreamer spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the new animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, now streaming on Netflix. Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous launches this Friday on Netflix. I found that the series keeps the spirit of the films but children are the main focus instead of adults. What do you want parents to know about the show with regards to potentially intense images? Scott Kreamer: As with all shows, parents should watch…
"Scott Kreamer talks Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous" Netflix announced the list of narrative films, documentaries, specials, and TV series that are coming and leaving during the month of October. All titles and dates are subject to change HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PICKS Follow @contodonetflix for more recommendations and see here for additional collections. Avail. 10/1/20 Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire Carmen Sandiego: Season 3 I’m Leaving Now You Cannot Hide: Season 1 Avail. 10/2/20 Ahí te encargo Vampires vs. the Bronx Avail. 10/4/20…
"Netflix: Coming and Leaving in October"
Glen Zipper spoke with Solzy at the Movies on Monday morning about Challenger: The Final Flight, a documentary series now airing on Netflix. Zipper is also the co-author of a new science-fiction novel, Devastation Class. Challenger: The Final Flight launches September 16 on Netflix. How long have you been wanting to tell this particular story? Glen Zipper: I’ve been wanting to tell the story it seems like my whole life. I was one of those…
"Glen Zipper talks Challenger: The Final Flight" Challenger: The Final Flight is a four-part documentary series that explores both the lead-up and the aftermath of the Challenger explosion. Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, and Dick Scobee were among NASA’s graduating class of 1978. This was the most diverse class as the space program gave way to the 1980s. Unfortunately, their lives would be lost in an accident that could have and should have been prevented. As viewers learn during the program,…
"Challenger: The Final Flight" Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows in the spirit of the 2015 Jurassic World film as the new series premieres on Netflix. Imagine being chosen for the opportunity of a life time. If you love dinosaurs, it’ll be sure to be an experience that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. After all, this is Jurassic World that we’re talking about! Darius Bowman is a dinosaur-obsessed teen and an avid reader of Dr. Grant’s work.…
"Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Keeps The Spirit"