This holiday doc represents the spirit of giving, not receiving. “Dear Santa” is the new documentary on the 100-year-old tradition called “Operation Santa,” which has the United States post Office dedicated to […]
Dear Santa
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
A fond farewell for Chadwick Boseman and a wake-up call from Viola Davis. As you all know, Chadwick Boseman passed away at the end of August at the age of 43, due […]
Small Axe: Lovers Rock
Feel the rhythm of Steve McQueen’s next “Small Axe” story. “Lovers Rock” is the second chapter in Steve McQueen’s mini-series “Small Axe,” which is almost as electrifying as “Mangrove,” and has enough […]
Nomadland
The life of a nomad is an emotional journey in Chloe Zhou’s next masterpiece. “Nomadland” is one of the most emotional experiences of the new decade. It’s an artisan film that plays […]
Sound of Metal, Mank, and The Croods 2 Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews star Kate Winslet, Gary Oldman, Josh Duhamel, Frank Zappa, and Melissa McCarthy. This week’s video reviews consist of “Sound of Metal” with Riz Ahmed, “Mank” with Gary Oldman, “Uncle […]
Black Beauty (2020)
The new Disney+ version gallops strong. Kate Winslet narrates the mustang’s thoughts, as she explains to the Disney+ streamers about how her mother told her her spirit can’t be broken, how her […]
Mosul
This battle against ISIS is provocative, emotional, and dangerous on all accounts. The directorial debut of Matthew Michael Carnahan (the writer of “The Kingdom,” “World War Z,” and “Dark Waters”) is one […]
Superintelligence
Melissa McCarthy’s first A.I. comedy is not as intelligent as it should have been. Ben Falcone has guided his wife Melissa McCarthy about 4 times in his career. He also made “Tammy,” […]
Mank, Ammonite, and Uncle Frank Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies about LGBT romance and screenplay writers on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NewHD, which will not only hire people on the Autism spectrum, but will […]
The Croods: A New Age
This delayed animated sequel evolves with excellent visuals, silly antics, and well-meaning characters. The first “Croods” movie from 2013 was made on a budget of $135 million, and it was a great-looking […]
