Movie Review: MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 07/01/2022
MINIONS THE RISE OF GRU poster | ©2022 Universal Pictures

Rating: PG Stars (voices): Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Michelle Yeoh, Taraji P. Henson, Julie Andrews Writer: Matthew Fogel, story by Brian Lynch and Matthew Fogel Director: Kyle Balda Distributor: Universal Release Date: July 1, 2022 With their origin story taken care of in 2015’s MINIONS, the little yellow hench-beings (all voiced by Pierre Coffin) first seen in 2010’s DESPICABLE ME and its sequels now get another flashback feature. MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU shows (very briefly) how the Minions came to work for Gru and, at greater length, their early adventures with him. We first met Gru, as […]Read On »


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THE KOMINSKY METHOD: Actress Jane Seymour joins the dramedy for Season 2 – Exclusive Interview

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 12/24/2019
Jane Seymour in THE KOMINSKY METHOD - Season 2 | ©2019 Netflix/Michael Yarish

In its first season in 2018, Netflix’s THE KOMINSKY METHOD won Golden Globes and was nominated for Emmys for the performances of Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. In the series created by Chuck Lorre, Douglas plays actor-turned-revered-acting teacher Sandy Kominsky; Arkin plays Sandy’s agent and best friend Norman Newlander. Now THE KOMINSKY METHOD is back for a second season; all episodes are now streaming on Netflix. One of the additions to Season 2 is Jane Seymour as Norman’s love interest Madelyn. Seymour is still famed and beloved for her six seasons as the title character in DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN. […]Read On »


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THE KOMINSKY METHOD: Creator Chuck Lorre on Season 1 and the end of THE BIG BANG THEORY – Interview

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 05/20/2019
THE KOMINSKY METHOD - Season 1 | ©2019 Netflix

THE KOMINSKY METHOD is an uncharacteristic creation for writer/executive producer Chuck Lorre. Lorre is known for the CBS comedy hits he created or co-created, including the long-running TWO AND A HALF MEN, MIKE & MOLLY, the continuing MOM, the just-concluded twelve seasons of THE BIG BANG THEORY and that show’s prequel spinoff, the renewed YOUNG SHELDON. THE KOMINSKY METHOD, now in its first season on Netflix and in production on its second, has its share of humor. However, it deals seriously with issues of aging, failing health and death. Michael Douglas (who won a Golden Globe for his work in […]Read On »


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Movie Review: DUMBO

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 03/29/2019
DUMBO poster | Walt Disney Pictures

Rating: PG Stars: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Alan Arkin, Roshan Seth, Sharon Rooney, Sandy Martin Writer: Ehren Kruger, based on the novel by Helen Aberson & Harold Pearl Director: Tim Burton Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Release Date: March 29, 2019 The new live-action DUMBO is an oddity. The title character, a baby elephant who flies thanks to his oversized ears, is an extraordinary CGI creation. If Dumbo’s eyes are too large for a normal elephant, they are still profoundly expressive. Though DUMBO relies heavily on visual effects, its uncanny valley problems are […]Read On »


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THE CIRCLE highlights new Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Releases this week

By PETER BROWN 08/05/2017
THE CIRCLE| © 2017 Lionsgate Home Entertainment

  Your guide to some of the new releases that are out this week. THE CIRCLE If Facebook and Apple came together and had a baby it would be THE CIRCLE. A company of immense wealth and influence that its devices and social media platform are in the hands of about two-thirds of all Americans. Emma Watson plays a new employee that gets hired in the customer service department but soon finds herself the attention of the CEO played by Tom Hanks as she takes a leap with the new technology the company is pushing to broadcast her life in […]Read On »


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Movie Review: MILLION DOLLAR ARM

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 05/16/2014
MILLION DOLLAR ARM movie poster | ©2014 Walt Disney Pictures

Rating: PG Stars: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Pitobash, Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal, Lake Bell, Alan Arkin, Bill Paxton, Darshan Jariwala, Tzi Ma Writer: Thomas McCarthy Director: Craig Gillespie Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Release Date: May 16, 2014 Based on a true story (photos of the real people involved and a postscript indicate the verifiable facts), MILLION DOLLAR ARM tells the story of what happens when a pair of U.S. sports agents, desperate for a new angle, hit upon the gimmick of popularizing baseball in India by bringing two young Indian athletes to America to try out for the major leagues. […]Read On »


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Exclusive Photos from THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE World Premiere

By SUE SCHNEIDER 04/05/2013
Steve Carell at the World Premiere of THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE | ©2013 Sue Schneider

Recently Warner Bros. Pictures held the World Premiere of THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Just like most of the premieres held in Hollywood fans lined up across the street from the theatre hoping that the stars would come over to sign autographs, take pictures with them. You can always tell when someone big arrives as the fans scream. Walking the carpet were the stars of the film, which included: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, Jim Carrey, David Copperfield, Michael Bully Herbig, Luke Vanek, Joshua Erenberg, Jessica McClain, Mason Cook, Ron Ostrow, […]Read On »


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Movie Review: ARGO

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 10/13/2012
ARGO movie poster | ©2012 Warner Bros.

Rating: R Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Scoot McNairy, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Kerry Bishe Writer: Chris Terrio, based on a selection from THE MASTER OF DISGUISE by Antonio J. Mendez and the Wired Magazine article “The Great Escape” by Joshuah Bearman Director: Ben Affleck Distributor: Warner Bros. Release Date: October 12, 2012 If those who don’t remember the past are destined to repeat it, those who do remember are largely destined to love ARGO, which gets its period specifics just right while simultaneously cranking the tension to eleven. This […]Read On »


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Blu-ray and DVD Picks of the Week Including HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2

By PETER BROWN 11/10/2011
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 | © 2011 Warner Home Video

Your time is short. We know this. So in order to expedite your buying and Netflix decision making, we provide you with a list of the cool and not-so-cool titles coming out for movies, television and everything in-between. So put your feet up, grab some popcorn and check out this week’s selections. Movies: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 – How do you end a franchise that has given so much to not just young children but to the general public as well? With a bang. A big bang with a ton of action, suspense and a […]Read On »


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