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We are back with a new episode of Female Film Critics Speak Out Panel. Today critics Joanna Langfield and Cait Kennedy join me to talk about their career and what it's like being a female film critic. Get our awesome Female Film Critics Speak Out logo at our merch store for all kinds of designs for mugs, masks, shirts and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 For all our Female Film Critics panels https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7wz447AgL4y6x38rcvZNfRlfYQUgWpDP Check out the Online Association of Female Film Critics https://oaffc.com/ Check out Cherry Picks https://www.thecherrypicks.com Please support my content on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Listen to Hallmarkies Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Follow Rachel's Reviews on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301?mt=2 Follow Rachel's Reviews at https://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel on facebook https://www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews/ Find the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Check out Hallmarkies Twitter at https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leaving Neverland. At the height of his stardom Michael Jackson began long-running relationships with two boys, aged 7 and 10, and their families. Now in their 30s, they tell their story and how they came to terms with it years later.
Joanna Langfield talks about this years Academy Awards Telecast on ABC TV. "It's almost feels risky, committing my outrage over over decisions made by this Years Academy Award show Producers."
A Star Is Born. A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Quote- "Bradley Cooper has a lot to say in this effective, beautifully made movie." Director: Bradley Cooper Stars: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg For complete review go to: themovieminute.com
12 Strong 12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban. Quote-"12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban." Phantom Thread I Tonya
My Top Ten Movies of 2017 Honorable Mention: Wonder Woman Faces Places The Big Sick Dunkirk Call Me By Your Name The Shape of Water The Florida Project Lady Bird Get Out Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri Number 1 Movie: The Post
You want podcasters? On this special episode, five podcasters discuss Rob Reiner's 1992 film A Few Good Men. Written by Aaron Sorkin (and tweaked for the screen by William Goldman), the film stars Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, and a slew of other familiar faces in this tense courtroom drama about masculinity, patriotism, honor, and duty. The episode is hosted by Jay and TJ of the We've Seen That podcast along with Joanna Langfield from The Movie Minute and occasional Projection Booth co-host Jon Cross from the After Movie Diner.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You want podcasters? On this special episode, five podcasters discuss Rob Reiner's 1992 film A Few Good Men. Written by Aaron Sorkin (and tweaked for the screen by William Goldman), the film stars Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, and a slew of other familiar faces in this tense courtroom drama about masculinity, patriotism, honor, and duty. The episode is hosted by Jay and TJ of the We've Seen That podcast along with Joanna Langfield from The Movie Minute and occasional Projection Booth co-host Jon Cross from the After Movie Diner.
Murder on the Orient Express A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man's race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Daddy's Home Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri In this darkly comic drama, a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder, when they fail to catch the culprit. For more reviews go to: themovieminute.com
Best Movies of the Year to Stream without leaving the house. Netflix-The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Netflix- Mind Hunter Documentaries Netflix-Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold: Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne. Starring: Joan Didion HBO: Spielberg Netflix: One of Us Amazon- City of Ghosts Hulu- Sarah Silverman's new show - I Love You
Atomic Blonde An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. Quote-"Atomic Blonde feels like a punch in the gut. And not just because of the incessant, graphic violence." For full review go to: http://themovieminute.com/AtomicBlonde.htm
Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute Reviews of Alt Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Smaller films in other Theaters to see. 3 Generations After Ray decides to transition from female to male, Ray's mother, Maggie, must come to terms with the decision while tracking down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent. The Lovers Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance. The Dinner A look at how far parents will go to protect their children. Feature film based on a novel by Herman Koch.
There are other things you can stream besides Adam Sandler Movies, you know! Sandy Wexler, Hidden Figures, The Founder, Patterson, Louis CK Comedy Special. Doccumentaries Tower Amazon- Camera Person, The Suprising Stories weTell, Scorces's The last Waltz, Ken Burns, Criterion Channel - The Trip, The Trip to Italy.
Unforgettable A woman sets out to make life hell for her ex-husband's new wife. Stars: Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl,Geoff Stults. Quote: "Pro tip: do not name your movie ‘Unforgettable’. People, you’re making this much too easy." For full review go to: themovieminute.com
Netflix and Chill Movies to Watch on Netflix
Romantic Movies for Valentines Day The Fabulous Baker Boys Roman Holiday 500 Days of Summer The Way We Were Ghost Annie Hall Cassablanca
Something happened while I was away at Sundance....OH YEAH! THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS!! Cinema Royale will be joined by fellow Critical host, Joanna Langfield of The Movie Minute, to talk about who got in, who got snubbed, who deserves to be there, and who absolutely doesn't! I know a few who don't! What about you?Does La La Land deserve its record-tying 14 nominations? Will having the most diverse slate of nominees translate to a diverse slate of winners?Tune in, join us in the chat room and let us know your thoughts!
A Dog's Purpose A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Gold Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on a journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia.
Joanna Langfield’s Top Ten Movies of 2016 Manchester by the Sea Moonlight La La Land Hell or High Water OJ: Made in America Cameraperson Jackie Toni Erdmann Loving Zootopia For full reviews go to:themovieminute.com
Passengers A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. Sing A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theater to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. Why Him? A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter's Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend boyfriend is about to pop the question. Fences An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Go to: themovieminute.com to read the latest movie reviews.
It's going to be a VERY special edition of Cinema Royale, and I'm excited to bring it to you. I'm being joined for the very first time by Joanna Langfield of The Movie Minute and a fellow member of the BFCA! She'll be on hand to help me review what is the unquestioned Best Picture frontrunner, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Plus, we'll take a look at Jessica Chastain in the fiery political thriller, Miss Sloane.I've also got a huge announcement on something big I am working on with my Blogtalkradio family, and Joanna is indeed part of that! This should be a lot of fun so stay tuned for that. Also, I've got the latest Blu-Rays and news on Spider-Man: Homecoming, Alien: Covenant, and more!
New Releases at the Box Office Jackie Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy. Nocturnal Animals An art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband's novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a veiled threat and a symbolic revenge tale. Dr. Strange, Allied, Moana, Fantastic Beasts.
TV shows to watch on line. Netflix Narcos - A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Amanda Knox- American exchange student Amanda Knox is convicted and eventually acquitted for the 2007 death of another student in Italy. Amazon TV One Mississippi -Tig Notaro This semi-autobiographical dark comedy starring Tig Notaro follows her as she returns to her hometown after the sudden death of her mother. Still reeling from her own declining health problems, Tig struggles to find her footing with the loss of the one person in her life who understood her. All while dealing with her clingy girlfriend and her dysfunctional family. Transparent - Season 3 An L.A. family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out.
Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute of New Books About Movies. 3 Books any Film lover would love to Reed about Hitchcock, Oliver Stone and CAA Agency.
Small Releases of the Season to Watch. Southside with You Chronicles the summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side. Tale of Love and Darkness The story of his youth, set against the backdrop of the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and the early years of the State of Israel. The film details the young man's relationship with his mother and his beginnings as a writer, while looking at what happens when the stories we tell, become the stories we live. Cafe Society- Woody Allen Equity Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop is threatened by a financial scandal and must untangle a web of corruption. Miss Sharon Jones Captain Fantastic Indignation Hell or High Water
Jason Bourne The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past. "This Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass reteam may not add a whole lot of plot to the narrative, dialogue, either, but the story does shoot for and nail it’s blood-filled points, mostly thanks to a whole lot of very well shot spectacles. We meet up with an almost mute Bourne, (a still buff and limber Matt Damon) struggling with his identity issues, now living on the lam." Full Review at: http://themovieminute.com/JasonBourne.html
The Secreet Life of Pets A terrier named Max regularly invites his friends to hang out at his place while his owner is gone, but his quiet life is upended when said owner also takes in Duke, a stray mutt whom Max instantly dislikes. Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Two brothers place an online ad to find dates for a wedding and the ad goes viral. Captain Fantastic In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. For full review go to: http://themovieminute.com/CaptainFantastic.html
Independence Day: Resurgence Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough? Free State of Jones As civil war divides the nation, a poor farmer from Mississippi leads a group of rebels against the Confederate army. The Neon Demon When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
Now You See Me 2 The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet. The Conjuring 2 Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. Warcraft The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home. For more reviews go to: themovieminute.com
10 Cloverfield Lane After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter by two men, who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack. Stars: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Check out www.themovieminute.com for more reviews from Joanna Langfield.
Zootopia In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy. London Has Fallen In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot A journalist recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio's stars in line. Directors: Ethan Coen | Joel Coen Stars: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes Why don’t we leave the Coen Brothers’ 1950’s Hollywood studio comedy walking on air? Full review on themovieminute.com
Joanna Langfield's Top 10 Movies of 2015 Son of Saul Inside Out Brooklyn The Martian Mad Max: Fury Road Spotlight Creed Tangerine Anomalisa Carol
In the Heart of the Sea Based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a giant whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home. The Big Short Four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed.
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Using a special camera that can see spirits, a family must protect their daughter from an evil entity with a sinister plan. The Last Witch Hunter The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history. Rock The Kasbah A down-on-his-luck music manager discovers a teenage girl with an extraordinary voice while on a music tour in Afghanistan and takes her to Kabul to compete on the popular television show, Afghan Star.
Bridge of Spies An American lawyer is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union. Crimson Peak In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds...and remembers. A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland. Goosebumps A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland.
A walk in the Woods is a messy but sweet moviethat should entertain the armchair hikers. Robert Reford stars as the noted travel writer.
Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute Review of Indie hits of the Summer. What are the best smaller movies of the Summer? Actually, there are several, including this weekend. Lily Tomlin, Ben Kingsley, Jason Siegel.
There’s a movie lover’s gift at the heart of Joel Edgerton’s terrifically entertaining thriller. Because this chilly chiller has a lot more on its mind than only getting you to jump out of your seat. Edgerton, who wrote, produced and directed, as well as co-stars, takes us on quite a ride. Just when you think you know where we’re going, we’re not. And, while he makes sure we’re thoroughly entertained (when was the last time you watched a movie where the entire audience screamed in unison only to collapse into hysterical giggles immediately afterward?), he also sweetens the pot with a true moral punch to the gut, making this almost a classic drama that thrills rather than a traditional goosebumpy revenge flick.
Pixels When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games. Southpaw Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
This movie is as bad as it looks. Director Tarsem Singh never wrangles Alex and David Pastor’s mess of a mélange into anything comprehensible. Too bad, really, as, somewhere buried deep inside here is a decent concept. Ben Kingsley starts us off as a ruthless New York City billionaire real estate developer. I’m not entirely sure, but it looks like the scenes shot for his apartment are actually rooms in the gilded Trump Tower apartment Donald Trump calls home. Nice views if you can see past all that gold. But back to Self/Less. A movie that proves, at least in this case, less is definitely not more.
Do you have to be high in order to laugh here? No, but for a whole lot of this movie it sure feels that way. It’s really too bad MacFarlane relies so much on the weed breaks he slots so often in this movie. Not only do they slow the fun, they feel repetitive and lazy. And, as we have seen in so much of his work, when MacFarlane tries, he really can deliver some very funny and, as is his signature, topically targeted stuff.
Don’t sweat it if you’re running a little late for the screening you bought tickets for. Not much happens in this chapter’s first hour or so. And then all hell breaks loose, delivering exactly what you bought those tickets to see.
Boys will be boys. You were expecting Shakespeare, maybe? Melissa McCarthy in the role she and we have been waiting for.
Aloha is a word with many meanings. In the case of Cameron Crowe’s latest film, it’s definition can only be “whaaaa?
Reese Witherspoon and Sophia Vergaras heat up Hot Pursuit.
Clooney's Tomorrowland soars or sputters? Here's my review.
Talk about feeding the beast. Josh Whedon’s never dull chapter in the franchise is practically bursting at its seams, relentlessly serving up just what the fans of this brand are expecting.