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Cannes Film Festival Update: Downton Abbey: A New Era, “Stranger Things” Conclusion Part 1 Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners; the news from the Cannes Film Festival is that the movie Elvis is set to premiere. Here’s the excellent news, Lisa Marie Presley loves the film, as…

  “Downton Abbey: A New Era” Who’s ready for palm trees in a “Downton Abbey” movie? The French countryside never looked more lovely than in director Simon Curtis’s sequel to “Downton Abbey.” Opening in theaters, the cast reunites to discover a mystery centered on Violet,, played by the amazingly talented…

The generated hype for the long-awaited “Top Gun: Maverick” began with a ‘Global Premiere Red Carpet Fan Experience’ at the USS Midway Museum on May 4 in San Diego, California. The 250-foot Red Carpet commenced as Tom Cruise arrived via piloting a helicopter. Fans of the original “Top Gun” 1986…

As I mentioned last week on Hollywood 360 radio, I’m an accredited member of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, and I’ll be reporting weekly. The US film “Top Gun: Maverick” will open Wed. May 18, in Cannes. I will be screening the film and will report back next week. Forest…

I’ll be reporting each week on the 75th Cannes Film Festival held in Cannes, France, as I’m an accredited member of the press again this year. The festival starts May 17th, and tickets are on sale now; check out the links and coverage on Sarah’s Backstage Pass. Two films from the…

The well-known actor Nicolas Cage has become a Hollywood icon as he’s made his full-on gonzo-style acting technique his signature. I have to admit, at times, I found myself scratching my head while viewing another B-movie starring Cage—here’s the inside joke, Cage explains his career decisions by simply saying, “A…

“Father Stu,” rated R is uncharacteristically rare for a film centered on religion—just know there are many swear words throughout the entire film. On that note, Mark Walberg stars as Stuart Long (Stu) based on the true story of a troubled, foul-mouthed boxer that decides to become a priest. The…

“The Thing About Pam” is a true American crime drama starring Renée Zellweger as Pam Hupp, a friend of murdered Betsy Faria (played by Katy Mixon in the series) in Troy, Missouri, 2011. Originally a Dateline podcast, the 8-part ‘Dateline’ series also stars Josh Duhamel as a lawyer and Judy…

The 80s is known as the decade for outrageously fun romantic comedy adventures, such as “Romancing the Stone” and “Jewel of the Nile.” In recent years movies have become heavily dramatic, with emotionally injured characters presenting dreadful character arcs. Viewing “The Lost City” is the perfect respite and, personally, a…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there; tonight, I’m going to review two films. “The Torch” is a new documentary film based on the Chicago Blues legend Buddy Guy. At 85, Buddy Guy remains the leader for promoting the blues. He’s determined to pass the torch…