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Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about a movie that premiered on October 14, 2020, during the Chicago International Film Festival and will premiere on Showtime Sunday, November 22. You can also see the film in select Drive-Ins. The movie is a documentary centering on the beloved comedian, actor,…

Hi Carl, I’ve got two movies tonight, and both are streaming on Netflix. “Over the Moon” is an American-Chinese (computer-animated) Fantasy directed by the acclaimed animator Glen Keane. He’s behind some of the most famous Disney characters—Ariel, Rapunzel, Aladdin, and Tarzan, in his first directorial debut. This beautifully animated film…

Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about two movies. First up: Just in time for Halloween, the romantic mystery “Rebecca,” starring Lily James, Armie Hammer, and Kristen Scott Thomas. Director Ben Wheatley takes us to the English coastal countryside in 1938. A new wife is attempting to oversee Manderley Estate….

Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about two movies that you can stream at home. First up: “The Social Dilemma” rated PG-13 on Netflix, here’s a look at social media and the invasion of your privacy. Have you ever googled something, and before you know it – ads appear…

Hi Carl, tonight I’ll review a series and a movie that you can watch online: First Up, “Emily in Paris” a new series that is streaming on Netflix it stars Lilly Collins, yep that’s Phil Collin’s daughter, she’s Emily, an advertising intern who has just moved to Paris from the…

  Hi Carl, tonight I’ll give my last update regarding my Toronto International Film Festival coverage. I have watched 25 films, yep, Twenty-Five! A few more in my Top 10 are noteworthy: Also, I’m going to review a film that you can stream online now. First Up- TIFF update: “Concrete…

Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great. First Up-The Opening Night film “American Utopia” is a musical celebration by David Byrne of “Talking Heads.” Remember him? Even…

Hi Carl, I’ve got some great news for you and our listeners! The Toronto International Film Festival, 2020, has begun, and they are offering 50 movies that people can stream at home. And, if you live near Toronto, you can watch the movies in certain Theaters or Drive-ins. For more…

Hi, Carl, tonight I have two movies you can stream at home. Disney’s live-action movie “Mulan” and ‘Fatima” by Picturehouse. I want to remind everyone that I’m in my 14th year as a film critic and am a voting member of the Critics’ Choice Awards. I’m happy also to tell you…

Hi Carl, hey, I have some good news. The movie theaters are now open! Tonight, I will discuss two films playing in theaters and a Disney movie that you can stream at home. First up, Russell Crowe’s new movie, “Unhinged,” is rated R and is playing in theaters and Drive In’s,…