David Strathairn is excellent when he deals with family drama. I apologize if I’m late with my review of “A Little Prayer.” I couldn’t find a place for it in my theatrical […]
A Little Prayer
Grow
A family friendly film that goes organic. Here’s the movie kid trying to reunite with the mother who left them for their own dreams. Her name is Charlie Little (Priya-Rose Brookwell), and […]
Roofman
I’m a Toys “R” Us kid with this movie. When we see Channing Tatum robbing a McDonalds and suggesting that the franchise never notice some missing money, it relaxes me because I […]
John Candy: I Like Me
This doc is the real article. What you see is what you get. John Candy has made a name for himself in the comedy world with “SCTV,” “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” “Home […]
Tron: Ares, After the Hunt, The Ice Tower, A House of Dynamite, and Kiss of the Spider Woman Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies in the real world and fantasy worlds on the air. I’m part of a radio station known as NEWHD Radio, which not only hires people on the Autism spectrum, […]
Urchin
Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut is a trippy one. I met Harris Dickinson a few years ago at a screening of “The Iron Claw,” and I think he’s an amazing young actor. His […]
Kiss of the Spider Woman
A delightful musical that speaks for politics and Golden Age movies. A note for today’s generation of movie goers: don’t go see “Kiss of the Spider Woman” thinking it was going to […]
After the Hunt
Julia Roberts’ first collaboration with Luca Guadagnino is a misfire. Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” opens with Woody Allen styled credits, especially with the casting in alphabetical order (Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, […]
Tron: Ares
Some retro charms bring out the best of this threequel. The reports of the A.I. actress Tilly Norwood has driven us up the wall. “I think for the movie industry, in terms […]
A House of Dynamite
An explosive movie that reflects on our world and shocks us. Think back to movies like “Dr. Strangelove” and “Crimson Tide,” and acknowledge the different genres used to explore topics about the […]
