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Hi Carl, have you ever wondered why there are hundreds of doughnut shops in Southern California? Tonight, I’ll be reviewing the documentary film “The Donut King” that tells the story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian refugee that came to Southern California in the 70s to become the owner of more…

  Hi Carl, tonight I’m reviewing a film that is a dessert lover’s delight. “Love Sarah” is a British romance film centering on a daughter’s dream to open a bakery in memory of her late Mom or Mum. Three women of three generations, along with a male chef, open a…

“We Can Be Heroes” and “Wonder Woman 1984” Jan 2, 2021 Hi Carl and Happy New Year to all of our Hollywood 360 listeners out there. Here’s a movie that is streaming now on Netflix, “We Can Be Heroes” It is written and directed by the talented Robert Rodriguez, who has…

Hi Carl, I’ve got two movies that opened on December 25. First up: “News of the World” based on the bestselling 2017 book by Paulette Kay Jiles. After reading this great book, I thought this would be an excellent movie, and sure enough, it is! Streaming now on Netflix. The…

  Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about a movie creating lots of Award buzz. “Let Them All Talk” is a comedy-drama film rated R for its language, directed by Steven Soderbergh with the screenplay by Deborah Eisenberg. The film boasts an all-star cast: Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, Candice…

December 12, 2020 “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ and “The Prom” Hi Carl, tonight we have two films: First up streaming on Disney+ “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special.” The film reunites Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose, and the droids for a joyous feast celebrating Life Day. Most Star Wars fans…

“Dear Santa” is a documentary by filmmaker Dana Nachman, it tells the story of Operation Santa and the United States Post Office. Each year volunteers adopt children and adult letters that are written to St. Nick and attempt to fulfill their wishes. It’s a heartwarming film that gives us the…

Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk about two movies that are streaming now on Netflix. Just in time for the holidays, “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square.” The film stars Dolly Parton as an angel who saves a town from eviction by showing a wealthy and mean woman, played…

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…