The documentary The Experimental City written and directed by Chad Freidrichs (“The Pruitt-Igoe Myth) brings the fascinating true story of the MXC (Minnesota Experimental City) to the 53rd Annual Chicago International Film Festival for its World Premiere. In the 1960’s, a visionary American scientist named Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus and a … [Read More]
We are still a few months away from the 90th Academy Awards, but Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk has emerged as the early favorite to be named Best Picture. The film was roundly praised by critics upon its release, with many hailing it the film of the year. However, competition is fierce … [Read More]
In her directorial debut after a lengthy career as a much-lauded actress, Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave takes on a cause near and dear to her heart in “Sea Sorrow.” That cause is trying to alleviate the refugee crisis affecting Europe right now, with displaced persons—many of them unaccompanied children—streaming … [Read More]
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During the 53rd annual Chicago International Film Festival, the cast of Marshall attended the Chicago premiere of the film. I was fortunate enough to interview the cast on their thoughts on both the film and its importance during the current political climate. Seeing as though Chadwick Boseman put a lot … [Read More]
David Black reviews the Aussie indie movie, Marital Problems I’ve just finished watching a quirky, Aussie indie movie called Marital Problems. The description on the IMDB is, “On the eve of his eviction, Ian’s home becomes invaded by Clarke, an unscrupulous gardener who recounts the events of his failed … [Read More]
See that? That’s Disney giving a movie an official title after they’ve filmed the thing. Solo: A Star Wars Story. Clearly production on this movie wasn’t as smooth as seamless as initially envisioned with changes in the directors seat and more. Ron Howard is a veteran when it comes to creating … [Read More]
I have mixed feelings when it comes to wrestlers making the transition from the squared circle to the silver screen. I was there when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson first gave it a shot with The Scorpion King. His transition was bumpy, painful, and at times downright horrid. There were glimpses … [Read More]
Vanessa Redgrave is one of the most honored actresses of her generation. Now 80, she has been Oscar-nominated six times (winning for Best Supporting Actress for “Julia” in 1977) and may be the only British actress to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, a BAFTA, an Olivier, a … [Read More]
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It’s here! Marvel’s Official Black Panther trailer has been released today! I personally have no desire to see this movie because it violates one of my golden rules when it comes to watching movie trailers. Official Black Panther Trailer Was the trailer good? Please let me know in the comments … [Read More]
The Square The Square won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Last year, Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s film about an avalanche and family dynamics, “Force Majeure,” was one of the most interesting at the Chicago International Film Festival. Still, a Cannes darling is not always mine. … [Read More]
Yes, it is technically possible to post a new Star Wars trailer without actually watching it. For those who missed it, The Last Jedi director, Rian Johnson, actually warned the internet that any Star Wars trailer from this point forward should be considered spoiler. I hate posting spoilers and go out of my way … [Read More]
“Zoo,” written and directed by Colin McIvor, is the true story of how a lonely widow and three schoolchildren banded together to save an elephant in the Belfast, Northern Ireland zoo (the Bellevue Zoological Zoo) to prevent the pachyderm from being slaughtered during World War II. Belfast had two major … [Read More]