Trailer: Oppenheimer

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it. 

The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. 

Academy Award® nominee Florence Pugh plays psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie plays theoretical physicist Edward Teller, Michael Angarano plays Robert Serber and Josh Hartnett plays pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence.

Oppenheimer also stars Oscar® winner Rami Malek and reunites Nolan with eight-time Oscar® nominated actor, writer and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh. 

The cast includes Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets), Dylan Arnold (Halloween franchise), David Krumholtz (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises). 

The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. 

Oppenheimer is filmed in a combination of IMAX® 65mm and 65mm large-format film photography including, for the first time ever, sections in IMAX® black and white analogue photography. 

Nolan’s films, including TenetDunkirkInterstellarInception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $5 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations. 

Genre: Epic Thriller

Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey, Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh

Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Produced by: Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ★★★★

From acclaimed writer-director James Mangold comes the final chapter in the saga of one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees Academy Award®–nominated actor Harrison Ford reprise his iconic role as the whip-smart archaeologist one last time for a thrilling, globe-trotting adventure.
It’s 1969, and Indiana Jones is ready to call it quits. Having spent more than a decade teaching at New York’s Hunter College, the esteemed professor of archaeology is preparing to retire to his modest apartment where, these days, he lives alone. Things change after a surprise visit from his estranged goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), who is seeking a rare artifact that her father entrusted to Indy years earlier—the infamous Archimedes Dial, a device that purportedly holds the power to locate fissures in time.


An accomplished con-artist, Helena steals the Dial and swiftly departs the country to sell the artifact to the highest bidder. Left with no choice but to go after her, Indy dusts off his fedora and leather jacket for one final ride. Meanwhile, Indy’s old nemesis, Jürgen Voller, a former Nazinow working as a physicist in the U.S. space program, has his own plans for the Dial, a horrifying scheme that could change the course of world history.

Starring alongside Harrison Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Shaunette Renée Wilson (“Black Panther”), Thomas Kretschmann (“Das Boot”), Toby Jones (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Olivier Richters (“Black Widow”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Another Round”).

Now, it’s really hard to list out the dislikes on this film because over the years we’ve come to love Indy! Right off the bat, nothing bad to say about Harrison Ford and his character. Thank god for that! Lets face it, without him, there would be no Indiana Jones flicks.

As for the rest of the film, it was entire too long and dragged, it could have easily been cut by at least 45 minutes. Also, can’t believe I’m saying this but there were too many fights scenes that lasted too long. It felt like they were trying to fill time.

As for Harrison Ford’s leading lady who happens to be his goddaughter, they couldn’t have picked a better actress to take on the role of his 50/50 sidekick. LOL! She brought a sense of wit and sex appeal to the film, that without I think the film could have fallen a bit more flat with all the extended fight scenes.

I will say this film was not necessary to make, but hoping it’s the final Indiana Jones film… It’s certainly gives this character an exit with grace after so many iconic films that we will always remember and cherish.

Disney Pixar ‘Elemental’ ★★★

Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where Fire-,Water-, Earth- and Air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.

It’s a cute film for the little ones to watch to teach them about the elements. To give the film a deeper meaning, it also teaches them to see past people’s differences and accept them for who they are. Is it entertaining… egh… you could wait for the film to come out on Disney Plus. To be honest the short before the film with Carl and his witty dog was more entertaining. Reason I say this is because the film did seem to drag a bit.

Element City consists of key districts designed for the various elements who settled there. And like many big cities, the city evolved as each element arrived. Water was there first, establishing the canal system, among other foundational aspects of the city, and Earth followed—the city is built on a delta where earth and water
meet. Air was next and, much later, Fire—the city isn’t as well suited to Fire as a result. Filmmakers took this approach to underscore the fact that Ember is forced out of her comfort zone into a city she has never before explored.

Ember works with her dad, Bernie, in the family store, Fireplace. Artists had
to deck it out with products that would be appropriate for Fire characters.
• Kids’ “juice” boxes are actually small kerosene cans with metal straws.
• Baby Fire characters enjoy lighter fluid baby formula.
• Ember delivers bags of Wood Chips (not potato chips).
• Fireplace sells sparklers—buy two get one free—by the cash register.
• Hungry Fire characters might pick up some Frosted Flames, Log Kabobs, Shredded
Kindling, Sooty Snaps, Ash Chips, Fire Crackers, Coal Nuts, Wood Chex, Smoke Puffs,
Burning Rubber Tire Jerky or Sizzle Smacks.
• After sipping a cup of Lava Java or Soot Soot Tea, Ember’s mom Cinder might want to pop a Flint Mint or brush with Tinderpaste.
• Some items feature marketing verbiage to entice Fire characters to buy, buy, buy.
Slogans include Ash Covered, Scorch Free, Xtra Charred and Hot Deal!

Review: The Little Mermaid ★★★★

The beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure, “The Little Mermaid” stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton,” “Snowpiercer”) as the voice of Sebastian; Jacob Tremblay (“Luca,” “Room”) as the voice of Flounder; Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle; Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Prince Eric; Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby; Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as Queen Selina; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men,” “Being the Ricardos”) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Bridesmaids”) as Ursula. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

The beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure, “The Little Mermaid” stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton,” “Snowpiercer”) as the voice of Sebastian; Jacob Tremblay (“Luca,” “Room”) as the voice of Flounder; Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle; Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Prince Eric; Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby; Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as Queen Selina; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men,” “Being the Ricardos”) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Bridesmaids”) as Ursula. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

I have the attention span of a two-year old when it comes to movies, so they have to really captivate me within the first 30 minutes for me to be completely invested. Unfortunately, this one fell a bit flat to me. The film could have easily shaved off 30 minutes. I will give credit where it’s due, Halle Bailey was a pleasant surprise in her role as Ariel and had a beautiful voice to compliment the original songs in the film, as for her acting … she did well for her first big role. Now when it comes to Prince Eric… mehhhh. Is all I can say, I didn’t feel like there was really any chemistry between the two and he was not making us all swoon over him. I mean come on, the original version of the film, he’s a cartoon and we were all swooning.

Now the real surprise was Melissa McCarthy, who I will say I am not a huge fan of her, but she slayed the role as Ursula. She really embodied the role of the sea witch and I was totally there for it. Also, who knew she could sing?! I will say her song lacked some soul, which is not really her fault but rather how the song was arranged.

Speaking of song arrangements, my biggest fail for this film was the music. Who arranged these songs and why did we even mess with the arrangements?! Why not perform them the way they were performed in the original. This is what’s wrong with remakes… they want to remake these classic and then mess with the songs and then fail at it.

All in all, the film was not a complete fail, but could have been better. It was beautiful to visually watch. Will it keep the little ones entertained, it depends. If they’re a Little Mermaid fan, I would say yes, if not… just wait for it to come out on Disney+.

Review: Fast X ★★★★

Lets be honest, you can’t really go wrong with this flick. Can you really expect this one to suck with all the cast members taking a part in it?

Don’t want to spoil the film, but it’s fantastically full of drama, action, cameos and surprises! One recommendation you must follow through with before seeing this one, is making sure you see the film that took place in Brazil, Fast Five. This film will make much more sense if you know some of the backstory from that film. Another recommendation would be to see the film in the Dolby theater if possible, so it enhances your experience.

To my surprise, the person that shined in this film was Jason Momoa. WOW! Aquaman turned villain, was fantastic, nothing like watching a hot man be a bad boy with psycho tendencies on the loose. This man literally was given the script and probably only read the first paragraph and said… ‘Yea, ok I got it guys’. His mannerisms and his lines were so perfectly meshed together that it seems like he made it all up as he went along.

There are two credit scenes you need to stick around for, one apparently having been shot the week the film was set to be released. Surprise, surprise!

The end of the road begins.

Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began.

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

In 2011’s Fast Five, Dom and his crew took out nefarious Brazilian drug kingpin Hernan Reyes and decapitated his empire on a bridge in Rio De Janeiro. What they didn’t know was that Reyes’ son, Dante (Aquaman’s Jason Momoa), witnessed it all and has spent the last 12 years masterminding a plan to make Dom pay the ultimate price.

Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son (Leo Abelo Perry, Black-ish) is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.

Directed by Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Incredible Hulk) and written by Justin Lin (F9) & Dan Mazeau (Wrath of the Titans), Fast X stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, John Cena and Scott Eastwood, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron.

The film also features an extraordinary new cast including Oscar® winner Brie Larson as Tess, a rogue representative from the Agency; Alan Richtson (Reacher) as Aimes, the new head of the Agency who doesn’t hold the same fondness for Dom’s crew as his predecessor, Mr. Nobody; Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad) as a Brazilian street racer with a powerful tie to Dom’s past; and legendary Oscar® winner Rita Moreno as Dom and Mia’s Abuelita Toretto.

Review: Book Club: The Next Chapter ★★★★

Cheap laughs and lots of plastic surgery and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

The ladies of the Book Club are back to top the first flick that was full of sex. Not only did they top it, but they took us all on a Italian adventure. Of course the film, isn’t anything special, but the cast is just a good time and joy to watch on screen. It’s the perfect chick flick to gather your girls with a few bottles of wine and watch together.

If you’re looking for something different to watch with no violence nor action, this is the film to watch. You will have a good time filled with laughs and awww’s. The film to prove what lifelong friendships can do for the heart and soul.

The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

Directed by Bill Holderman

Written by Bill Holderman & Erin Simms

Cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, with Andy Garcia and Don Johnson

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ★★★★★

What an amazing rollercoaster ride this film was. Such an unexpected surprise. Just when you thought they couldn’t top the previous film, they did with volume 3!

While this film is fun and adventurous, it is most definitely not suitable for children. So perhaps leave the kiddos at home and screen this one before letting them view it. The film is a bit intense and the little ones may not be ready to see some of the scenes.

Now on to the juicy details! While I’d love to discuss the film entirely, I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’ll give an over view. The film does seem to be an origins film of our favorite little furry friend, Rocket played by Bradley Cooper. Although we’ve always known Rocket had a rough start, never could we have imagined he lived and survived through the hell he went through. We also never knew he was such a sought after genius, which you will come to see in this film. We meet his friends who were like him and how they played a role in him becoming what he is.

As for our beloved Star Lord and his beloved Gamora, it’s something he still grasps on to for dear life, but as you will see things just don’t go the way you’d hope. we do still have all our guardians and even more play a part in the film.

Overall, like I stated on the beginning… this film is a must watch full of laughter, action AND TEARS! Yes! TEARS! Who would have ever thought that there could be a film to cause tears after the death of Ironman in End Game. The film was amazingly written and directed to keep your attention. The only suggestion I could recommend is to watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special to be up to date. Also there are two end credit scenes, so don’t leave right away!

Review: Scream VI ★★★★

Some people will say just like the Halloween films, when will they stop with the Scream films. There are some Scream films that have fallen short and honestly we could’ve done without.

Thankfully, this one is not one of those.

Kudos to everyone involved in this film as it looks like the franchise could survive a little longer. No surprise, that the films continue to honor Wes Craven’s legacy including this one with a fresh perspective.

I was excited to see that this is perhaps the most tension-filled film in the series since the original that got us hooked on these horror flicks. The action sequences are more entertaining keeping you locked and wanting more with a lot more bloodshed. It’s great to see that they were able to more the horror from Woodsboro to New York. Yes, Woodsboro is a quiet town and it keeps it suspenseful not knowing who the killer is, but it’s even better in New York because in such a crazy busy city, the killer could be anyone.

The cast really carries the film, with the “core four” carrying tighter bond, with the relationship between Sam and Tara being at the center of attention in the film. It’s always great to see the OGs such as Courtney Cox who was up to her old ways. The biggest surprise was having them bring back Hayden Panettiere, who did a fantastic job in her role.

Fans of the film will of course miss Sidney and Dewey who carried the films for so long, but not to worry… this cast will not disappoint. Who knows… thy could have another flick up their sleeves, it could work!

Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

DIRECTED BY 

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett

WRITTEN BY

James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY

Kevin Williamson

PRODUCED BY

William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

 Kevin Williamson, Gary Barber, Peter Oillataguerre, Chad Villella, Courteney Cox,

Ron Lynch, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena

STARRING

Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Jenna Ortega, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, Samara Weaving with Hayden Panettiere and Courtene

Review: Cocaine Bear ★★★★

Walked in to this one without knowing what I was walking in to. I was surprised to see Elizabeth Banks having a hand in this one.

Lets talk about this girl who was high as a kite in the flick, Cocaine Bear… THE BEAR HERSELF! The poor thing got a taste of thee cocaine and couldn’t stay away. Somewhat inspired by real events, it’s such a ridiculous story because it’s a deranged bear going around killing park visitors all because she wants her fix.

The film will keep your attention with the gore, sick humor and the characters that at times will have you saying WTF! As the film progresses, you will be wathcing in disbelief at what you’re seeing and you’re going to want to see it again to just confirm that yes, that is exactly what you just watched!

At one point in the film, you will see this poor bear snort a line of cocaine off the shin of a severed leg. I just say poor bear because she’s been corrupted and is on a killing spree looking for more.

The one thing that did tug at the heart strings, is that this is Ray Liotta last film before his untimely death. At least it looks like he had a great time, because lets be honest… it’s a ridiculous film but worth the watch.

The real star if the film, is the bear herself which was obviously all CGI. She had so many ranges of emotions from her beast rage to extreme joy. You almost want her to find her fix because you see how happy it makes her and the pure joy she experiences LOL!

To not spoil the fun for you, you see multiple story lines cross paths and become a hot mess and the bear is like the person of the film you’re trying to avoid the entire time but end up coming face to face with. She just needs her fix and she’s good to go!

Inspired by the 1985 true story of a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and the black bear that ate it, this wild dark comedy finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500- pound apex predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow … and blood.

Cocaine Bear stars Keri Russell (The Americans), O’Shea Jackson, Jr. (Straight Outta Compton), Christian Convery-Jennings (Sweet Tooth), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (BlacKkKlansman), Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones), Hannah Hoekstra (2019’s Charlie’s Angels) and Aaron Holliday (Sharp Objects), with with Emmy winner Margo Martindale (The Americans) and Emmy winner Ray Liotta (The Many Saints of Newark).

Directed by Elizabeth Banks (Charlie’s AngelsPitch Perfect 2) from a screenplay by Jimmy Warden (The Babysitter: Killer Queen), Cocaine Bear is produced by Oscar® winners Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, The Mitchells vs. The Machines) for Lord Miller, Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect franchise) and Max Handelman (Pitch Perfect franchise) for Brownstone Productions, Brian Duffield (Spontaneous) for Jurassic Party Productions and Aditya Sood (The Martian) for Lord Miller. The film is executive produced by Robin Mulcahy Fisichella, Alison Small and Nikki Baida.

Genre: Dark Comedy

Cast: Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Christian Convery-Jennings, Alden Ehrenreich, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Brooklynn Prince, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Kristofer Hivju, Hannah Hoekstra, Aaron Holliday, with Margo Martindale and Ray Liotta

Directed by: Elizabeth Banks

Screenplay by: Jimmy Warden

Producers: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Brian Duffield, Aditya Sood

Executive Producers: Robin Mulcahy Fisichella, Alison Small, Nikki Baida

Rated R for bloody violence and gore, drug content and language throughout. 

Review: Creed III ★★★★

If you’re a fan of the Creed films, then this one will not disappoint you. Once again Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis Creed and he’s going up against an old friend and sparring partner, Jonathan Majors.

It’s great to see Jordan take on the additional role of director and shows excellent promise for future films he may dive in to. If you’re a boxing fan, you will be pleased with the fight scenes and the choreography of them. It was amazing to see how precise and how true to form they were able to get the fight scenes to be.

There were several homages and memorable scenes throughout the film that will bring you a bit of nostalgia. The story line of seeing the love and chemistry then the tragic downfall between these two main characters was great to see.

Majors definitely did not disappoint in his role and it’s safe to say, we haven’t seen the last of him. Also, this film will have you gain a bit more of respect for Michael B. Jordan as he is growing even more as an actor. Lets not forget Tessa Thompson who plays the love interest of Adonis, she puts on a superb performance.

Overall, it’s safe to say that this film does a spectacular job of closing out this great trilogy with a mix of sports, emotion and success. I will say though… Rocky was definitely missed.

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian – a fighter who has nothing to lose. Creed III is the third installment in the successful franchise and is Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut.