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Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there, tonight I’m going to talk about the film that everyone’s talking about, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” rated PG-13. The film stars Jessica Chastain in an Oscar-worthy performance as Tammy Faye. Her message of love, acceptance, and prosperity her…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners; it’s been a busy week, the TV Emmy Awards were announced, and as we reported, the shows Ted Lasso and the Crown were favorites, and they won. This is also the first time women have swept both of the directing categories…

The 44th Toronto International Film Festival is here! Tonight, I will talk about two films that I screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. First up, the inspiring documentary film “Julia.” Most know that Julia Child was a trailblazer for women as the majority of chefs back in 1951 were…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there; tonight I’d like to talk more about the 73rd TV Emmy Awards that will be airing Sunday, September 19. The show will air on CBS and Paramount+. Last week I mentioned the Best Comedy Series, and now I’d like…

Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there; tonight, I’d like to talk about the 73rd TV Emmy Awards that will be airing Sunday, September 19. The show will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, California, on CBS and Paramount+. Cedric, the Entertainer, will host the Ceremony. This…

“Respect” is a powerful biopic drama of Aretha Franklin’s life starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson portraying Aretha Franklin. Hudson embodies the role as if she were meant to play the Queen of Soul, Franklin’s title in the music world. As a teenager, the minute we hear Hudson singing in…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there! Tonight, I’m going to talk about two excellent movies that have recently opened. First up, “Free Guy,” rated PG-13, stars Ryan Reynolds and British actress Jodie Comer. It’s playing now in theaters. Blue Shirt Guy Ryan Reynolds is a…

Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners out there! Tonight, I’m going to talk about two series that have recently added new Episodes on Netflix. First up, “Virgin River,” Season 3. It takes place in the small fictitious town of Virgin River, California, although it is actually filmed…

  Hi Carl and hi everyone, tonight I will talk about the Cannes Film Festival and the series “Sweet Tooth” on Netflix. Jodie Foster serves as the special guest of the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival and is the Honorary Palme d’Or’s recipient. She addressed attendees with her…

The 74th Cannes Film Festival came to a close this evening of July 17, 2021, having started on July 6 after canceling last year due to the worldwide pandemic; the atmosphere was joyous, to say the least. I was fortunate to attend the awards ceremony with fellow critics and experience…