Say “Yes” to this Latino-American version. Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan are the latest leads in this third film version of “Father of the Bride,” after Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett in […]
Father of the Bride
Brian & Charles
A sly and dry robot mockumentary. In a way, “Brian & Charles” feels like a live-action “Wallace & Gromit” movie, but instead of a dog as the mute, but faithful sidekick, Brian […]
Cha Cha Real Smooth
Now this is a real autistic movie with a real autistic actress. In “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” we meet Andrew, a college grad in New Jersey, who’s stuck working in a crappy […]
Official Competition
A great Amodovar movie NOT made by him. “Official Competition” may have Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas as the leads, but it’s neither made by Pedro Almodovar nor is it released by […]
Lightyear
This Buzz movie doesn’t fly, but it falls with style. There would be no doubt a solo feature of the ever popular “Toy Story” space ranger Buzz Lightyear would be green lit […]
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Emma Thompson shines as a middle-aged woman, and Daryl McCormack is a revelation as her sex worker. Last March, I had to deal with the otherwise charming Ana de Armas playing the […]
Ms. Marvel
The bright and colorful Disney+ series about Captain Marvel’s biggest fan. “Ms. Marvel” is a warm up for the upcoming “Captain Marvel” sequel “The Marvels,” telling the story of a young Pakistani-American […]
Hustle
The Adam Sandler sports film that shoots some hoops. When you begin to watch “Hustle,” you see Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Production logo, and you’re thinking you’re in trouble. But as you […]
Hollywood Stargirl
Disney+ sequel sings its heart out. The new made-for-Disney+ movie “Hollywood Stargirl” is a sequel to the studio’s 2020 film “Stargirl.” Both films are made by husband and wife filmmakers Julia Hart […]
The Phantom of the Open
Bad at golf, Mark Rylance? Join the club. Before I tell my dad the name of the title, I have to let him know the biopic comedy-drama I’ve seen is about a […]
