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“Brewmance” is a documentary about the love of craft beers, the history of homebrewers in America that has made us the leader in home brewing, how to make craft beer, and so much more. Director Christo Brock, a filmmaker, living in Long Beach, California, told me in an interview that…

Hi Carl and hello everyone, tonight I have three movies. First up, the box office smash “Godzilla vs. Kong” PG-13; in the opening scene, off the coast of Florida, Godzilla is spouting his nuclear breath and wreaking havoc. Scientists are concerned as they know that Godzilla only reacts when something…

Hi Carl and everyone out there, tonight I’m going to talk about William Shatner’s new film, “Senior Moment” and the HBO documentary “Tina.” “Senior Moment” takes place in sunny Palm Springs. We meet Shatner living his retirement days adoring his vintage sportscar as he drives around town with his friend…

  Hi Carl and Hi Everyone! I finished the SXSW virtual Film Festival last week in Austin, Texas, and have screened 20 films. Tonight, I’m going to tell you about a few standouts that should be on your radar: First, my favorite film, “Lily Topples the World,” is the true…

“Yes Day” is a family film starring Jennifer Garner, a mom of three kids, and Edgar Ramirez as their dad. Mom remembers her single days as carefree and risk-taking. Her attitude has changed after raising three children, as she’s constantly saying NO. To break the cycle, Mom and dad decide…

“Raya and the Lost Dragon” Podcast “Raya and the Lost Dragon” is an animated family movie by Disney Studios for all ages. The setting is a fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons live together in harmony. Everything was wonderful until—the evil villain Druun (who looks like dark purple…

Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to review a film that could bring an Academy Award nomination for Anthony Hopkins in the Best Actor category. This film played at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020 and is playing in theaters and streaming now. Hopkins plays a father who has dementia…

Hi Carl, many of us know of our racial history here in the United States. The movie “Mangrove” centers on the racial discrimination in London’s Notting Hill area in the 70s. It is a terrific two-hour film that’s part of the “Small Axe” series. Small axe refers to an African…

Hey Carl, I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen Ringo Star and his All-Star Band perform, tonight I’m going to review the film “Rock Camp: The Movie” that was inspired by Ringo’s tour promoter, David Fishof. Fishof had the idea to start Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, where fans would…

February 6, 2021, Cobra Kai- Season 1, 2, 3 (PG-14) Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to review the Netflix Series that everyone’s talking about, “Cobra Kai,” it’s based on the 1984 movie “The Karate Kid,” and the other two movies that followed. You don’t need to re-watch “The Karate Kid,”…