I’m not sure we needed another “Wonka” film reboot. Although, like with the chocolate itself, “needs” and “wants” are often confused. Paul King, the director of the adorable “Paddington” films, brings his whimsical touch to the Willy Wonka origin story. The world’s new favorite movie star, Timothee Chalamet (“Call Me By Your Name,” “Dune”), sings […]
I shake my head when I see productions like Playing with Fire presented to kids. Clearly, the filmmakers don’t know kids very well (all the dialog for these kids sounds like an adult who still has childhood remnants in his psyche and/or has no idea what real children are like), and they portray adults behaving and sounding like children. The movie misses the
The comparisons between “The Disaster Artist“ and “Dolemite is My Name,” begin and end with two guys outside of the studio system wanting to make a movie on their own. While “The Disaster Artist” is also based on a true story, ‘Dolemite’ is a more fully realized film. Murphy’s first film in a couple of
What hard lessons for a cub to learn, especially when malevolence is involved! Simba (McCreary as the young Simba) is so proud to be next in line for king, but is so young he doesn’t understand the responsibilities that are part of such an honor. He sees it initially as more freedoms for him, without regard for others. He’s
Actor/Director Joe Swanberg’s latest comedy Win It All, reunites him with producing and co-writer Jake Johnson (Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates). If you know their collaborations like Happy Christmas and Drinking Buddies, you already know the tone you’re getting into. Thankfully sans Anna Kendrick, Win It All feels less ridiculous than some of their
Both James Franco (Spring Breakers) and Bryan Cranston (The Infiltrator) watched their recent film projects tank financially and critically. They combine their misfortune for a raunchy summer comedy, tweaked to grab that holiday traffic. While prestigious awards films are platforming in cinemas, Why Him offers toilet humor for audiences seeking antidotal laughs or a modern
The Commune is an improv comedy troupe in New York City, with member aspirations to make it big by being chosen to write or perform on the popular television show, Weekend Live. It’s a close-knit group of people, some of whom have been together for a long time, and they see themselves as a family.