Bill Murray and Rashida Jones both break the father-daughter tradition in Sofia Coppola’s latest entry. The New York Film Festival is doing drive-in and virtual screenings this year, given the COVID-19 circumstances, […]
On the Rocks
The Nest, Kajillionaire, and The Empire Strikes Back Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies about opportunists, con artists, and Jedis on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NewHD, which will not only hire people on the spectrum, but will also […]
The Nest, Ava, Ottolenghi, Star Wars, Kajillionaire, and The Last Shift Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews feature Jude Law, Jessica Chastain, and Luke Skywalker This week’s video reviews consist of “The Nest” with Jude Law and Carrie Coon, “Ava” with Jessica Chastain, the documentary “Ottolenghi […]
Kajillionaire
It’s called a hustle, sweetheart, but not the kind you’d expect. “Kajillionaire,” the latest entry from writer/director Miranda July, is a crime drama that’s much different than the trailers portray. It feels […]
The Last Shift
The two leads are fine, but they don’t serve your fries well-done. “The Last Shift” features a movie chemistry between an old man and a young man-one of which is retiring, and […]
The Empire Strikes Back
The “Star Wars” movie with the iconic “No, I Am Your Father” line turns 40. Movie theaters are slowly starting to reopen their doors to people, while upcoming blockbusters like “Black Widow” […]
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles
This dessert documentary features delicious layers of history and culinary art. On the side of my film criticism work, I also have a sweet tooth. But this sweet tooth, only trusts desserts […]
Coastal Elites, The Devil All The Time, and Antebellum Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies about social distancing, politics, violence, and racism on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NewHD, which will not only hire people on the spectrum, but will […]
Ava
What the Hell was Jessica Chastain or any of these fine talents thinking?! “Ava” is Jessica Chastain’s first collaboration with director Tate Taylor since “The Help,” and it’s not a very good […]
The Nest
A chance for a better life spins out of control in this well-acted drama. Jude Law plays entrepreneur Rory O’Hara, who longs for a good opportunity for his American family-his wife Allison […]
