Posted on July 2, 2020 at 2:06 pm
I had the privilege of writing a tribute to one of my all-time favorites, Carl Reiner for rogerebert.com. He was a legend in every possible form of entertainment, as a writer, actor, showrunner, director, and resident wit on social media. From his time in the legendary writers’ room of “Your Show of Shows” alongside Neil …
Posted on July 1, 2020 at 8:00 am
No parades and picnics this year, so take some time to celebrate Independence Day with movies for the family. Hamilton: LIn-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton will premiere on DisneyPlus this week with original Broadway cast in honor of the 4th of July. Independence Day Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum star in …
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Posted on June 29, 2020 at 5:37 pm
B| Lowest Recommended Age: | 4th - 6th Grade |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated PG for thematic elements, some rude/suggestive comment, fantasy violence, and language |
| Profanity: | Some schoolyard language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | Mild adult situation |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | None |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Fantasy peril and some violence, guns, explosion |
| Diversity Issues: | None |
| Date Released to Theaters: | June 30, 2020 |
Let’s get one thing clear before we talk about “Four Kids and It.” We’re going to set aside our deep affection for E. Nesbit’s book Five Children and It for a moment. That classic has at best a homeopathic relationship to this film, which is based on a sort of inspired by, sort of sequel, …
Posted on June 28, 2020 at 10:09 pm
Props to Josh Gad and to his sponsor, Barefoot Wine. Be sure to stay through the very end for a very sweet tribute to the late writer/director John Hughes featuring many of his stars.
Posted on June 27, 2020 at 8:10 pm
There’s no movie I’m looking forward to this year more than Pixar’s “Soul,” from Pete Docter of “Inside Out” and “Up.” Voice talent includes Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx along with Tina Fey, Quest Love, “Hamilton’s” Daveed Diggs, and Angela Bassett. Here’s a sneak peek. And here’s a behind the scenes panel discussion from the Essence conference.
