Let me preface this by stating animated movies are one of my favorite genres and are right up there tied with comedies. When I was a child I saw Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and others, all of which were Disney movies. We would put on plays in our garage reenacting theContinue Reading
Are you yearning for a laugh-out-loud comedy? Check out our review of ‘Stop! That! Train!’, a campy, high-energy disaster movie spoof starring the absolute royalty of RuPaul’s Drag Race.Continue Reading
In the realm of independent Brazilian cinema, “Tiro Certo” (Clear Shot), delivers a non violent movie that emerges with pontuacted comedy. Directed by Thiago Medeiros, this 2 hour length film tackles the genre of Rio de Janeiro police dramas but manages to carve out a distinct identity by turning itsContinue Reading
Harley Wallen’s “Fathers” arrives as one of this year’s biggest indie surprises. Wallen, who also wrote the script, unearths emotionally galvanized themes of trauma, recovery, and forgiveness. He uses a meager budget to his advantage, opting for limited locations and an intense focus on character over explosive action. Natalie DrydenContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Los Angeles, CA — The Hollywood Press Corps recently had the chance to chat with Dr. Alan Younkin about the documentary Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder, which he co-directed with Michael Schelp and Bathsheba Monk. The film dives into Dr. Younkin’s life, from his family farmContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — I met Walter Krochmal more than 10 years ago while living near La Nacional. It was during one of those harsh winters where, no matter how cold it gets, you still feel the need to leave home for some fresh air. La Nacional was open, I walkedContinue Reading
Kléber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” is a masterclass in tension, yet what truly distinguishes it is its sharp, obsidian-black humor. Mendonça Filho was born in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil—or Brasil to us Brazilians. The film opens with photograps of famous Brazilians in music, movies, and TV from that time.Continue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Anaheim, Californian — Fans joined the original “Frank-N-Furter, Brad Majors, Columbia, and Magenta” (Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn) for a screening of the original unedited movie at the Grove of Anaheim on November 2, 2025. The event featured shadowcast K.A.O.S., a memorabilia display withContinue Reading
It was my second visit to the PAC NY. I went specifically to see the Es Devlin show CONGREGATION. I have been following Devlin’s career since her theater days in London. I’m a fan. The PAC NY elevates the World Trade Center complex (WTC) in Lower Manhattan, with a low key sophistication. It offers a varietyContinue Reading
Claudio Mascarenhas is known for his multifaceted career as an actor, opera singer, and practitioner of martial arts. As an opera singer, he is listed as a Bass Baritone with performance highlights including roles in Iolanta, Pagliacci, and Don Giovanni in New York City productions. Yesterday I went to see ClaudioContinue Reading
