About the film (courtesy of Lionsgate): The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting …
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Time for a Reel YOU, ME, & TUSCANY review
About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): Halle Bailey stars as Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and is now drifting through her twenties with a series of bad choices. When Anna loses her house-sitting job (and housing) in one fell swoop, a chance encounter with Matteo—a handsome …
Time for a Reel MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE review
About the film (courtesy of 20th Century Studios): Two gangsters and the woman they love try to survive the most dangerous night of their lives. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s one wild ingredient added to the mix: a time machine. The digital landscape is often cluttered with generic action comedies, but every so often, …
Time for a Reel PROJECT HAIL MARY review
About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): Based on Andy Weir’s (The Martian) novel of the same name, middle school science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He must figure out how to complete his interstellar mission to save …
Time for a Reel REMINDERS OF HIM review
About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Kenna (Maika Monroe) makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison. Seven years later, Kenna returns to her hometown in Wyoming, hoping to rebuild her life and earn the chance to reunite with her young daughter, Diem, whom she has …
Time for a Reel UNDERTONE review
About the film (courtesy of A24): The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way. In a film that presents “found audio” rather than “found footage,” undertone is a unique and at times deeply enthralling piece. Directed by Ian Tuason, undertone tries to do a lot with very …
Time for a Reel THE BRIDE! review
About the film (courtesy of Warner Bros.): A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! …
Time for a Reel CRIME 101 review
About the film (courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios): An elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, …
Time for a Reel SHELTER review
About the film (courtesy of Black Bear Pictures): On a remote coastal island, a reclusive man (Jason Statham) rescues a young girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) from a deadly storm, drawing them both into danger. Forced out of isolation, he must confront his turbulent past while protecting her, sending them on a tense journey of survival …
Time for a Reel SEND HELP review
About the film (courtesy of 20th Century Studios): Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s an unsettling, darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Sam Raimi …