According to Merriam-Webster, smile is defined as a facial expression in which the eyes brighten and the corners of the mouth curve slightly upward and which expresses especially amusement, pleasure, approval, or sometimes scorn. Maybe that’s why this particular expression can be seen as heartwarming or even unsettling, at times, since it’s true nature is …
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THE LOST CITY Feature – 25 Male/Female Comedy Duos
Who doesn’t appreciate a good laugh, right? Comedies do very well in the box office because, in part, people love to laugh. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, improves mental and physical health, and even helps burn calories. What’s not to love? The great thing with this genre is that it’s very flexible and insertable …
The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2021
In another challenging year (I was really hoping to not lead with this again), film studios are still trying to navigate the constantly changing waters due to the persistent pandemic threat. Even with the numbers trending in a disturbingly high direction right now, some films have flourished at a record-breaking level (I see you, Spider-Man: …
DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2021 winners
Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2021 winners in thirteen categories. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 12 film critics from Michigan, who write or broadcast in the metro-Detroit area; including other cities such as Clinton, Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti. …
DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2020* winners
Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2020* winners in thirteen categories. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 18 film critics from Michigan who write or broadcast in the metro-Detroit area as well as other major cities including Ann Arbor, Grand …
ASU Film Spark presents: Live Stream with Executive-Producer, Matt Tolmach
Calling all film students & film lovers! First, check out the mind-blowing  80 second cut-down of last week’s class with THE THIRD FLOOR, the best-kept open secret in Hollywood!  And make sure you don’t miss this Monday’s class with the single best guest I have ever had EVER in the history of Film Spark! It’s FREE! And everyone is welcome! ASU …
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Visits The Halo in Sterling Heights
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG visits the largest golden ring in Michigan – The Halo in Sterling Heights. Sonic kicked off his trip to Metro Detroit by visiting the 35-foot golden ring located in the Golden Corridor on Hall Road. Fans of Sonic have a few chances to meet their favorite hedgehog this weekend as he makes …
The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2019
With another year coming to an end, it’s always fun to look back at which films caught my eye. Early in the calendar year tends to be a bit soft with momentum building up as the fourth quarter rolls around. Obviously the strategy behind this tried and true formula is, in large part, for award …
DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2019 winners
Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2019 winners in twelve categories. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 19 film critics with a Michigan connection who write or broadcast in the Detroit area as well as other major cities including Ann …
GEMINI MAN – Doppelgängers In Cinema
Big-budget money magnet Will Smith will be sharing the acting spotlight with someone equally as marketable when the new sci-fi action drama Gemini Man hits theaters Friday, October 11th. The familiar face I speak of is none other than, gasp, Will Smith. He plays an elite assassin who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a …