Another affair between a mother and star, but with a mopey and angry daughter dragging things down. Last month on Amazon Prime Video, we had the smart and sexy romance “The Idea […]
A Family Affair
Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 1
Chapter 1: How the West Was Lost. Kevin Costner’s 4th directorial position is “Horizon: An American Saga,” which is released this year in two chapters. The third chapter has started principal photography, […]
A Quiet Place: Day One
Another thrilling addition to this not so quiet franchise. The first “Quiet Place” movie was proof that John Krasinski is a brilliant filmmaker who has been able to introduce us to something […]
Kinds of Kindness
Three stories, one twisted movie. Fresh of their success with “Poor Things,” Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, and director Yorgos Lanthimos are back with an anthology film known as “Kinds of […]
Daddio
Now this is a cab ride that deserves a cash tip. Don’t think of the new Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn indie film “Daddio” as another “Taxi Driver” thriller. Think of it, […]
The Midway Point: Best of 2024 So Far Podcast
CJ reviews the best half on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NEWHD Radio, which will not only hire people on the Autism spectrum, but will also have me […]
The Bikeriders, Firebrand, Thelma, and Ghostlight Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews are filled with rides and tragedies. This week’s video reviews consist of Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” with Jodie Comer and Austin Butler, the drama “Firebrand” with Alicia Vikander and […]
Ghostlight
What the power of theater can do for this grieving family. In “Ghostlight,” we meet a family-played by a real life family of Keith Kupferer, his wife Tara Mallen, and their daughter […]
Thelma
Louise isn’t here, but this Thelma is a nice old lady trying to do her own stunts. June Squibb continues to delight us with her age and performances in such films as […]
The Bikeriders
Jeff Nichols’ motorcycle pic that’s an Easy Rider. Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” is inspired by a photobook created by journalist Danny Lyons, who depicted the lives of the motorcycle club known as […]
