Category: Amazon Studios

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Film Review: ‘Cassandro’- An Inspiring Tale Of Acceptance

In director Roger Ross Williams’ “Cassandro”, Gael García Bernal gives a performance of vibrant beauty. The actor’s presence here is one of purity and warmth earning the early talk of a long overdue Oscar nomination.   Written by David Teague

Film Review: ‘Air’ Is A Slam Dunk

As a teenager growing up in the Milwaukee area, it was difficult to miss the magic Michael Jordan brought to the court as the Chicago Bulls made championship history. To be sure, Milwaukee has its own NBA team; however, its

‘Thirteen Lives’: Film Review- A Harrowing, Inspiring, True Tale

Ron Howard’s latest drama, “Thirteen Lives” is based on the incredible true story of the global effort to rescue a young Thai soccer team and their coach, who become trapped in the Tham Luang cave located in Northern Thailand for

‘Don’t Make Me Go’: Movie Review

As Hannah Marks’ Don’t Make Me Go opens, we’re treated to a sun-drenched beach when a voice-over warns us about the coming story. The voice-over goes silent, and the same character, Wally (Mia Isaac), utters the words, “What kind of

Sundance 2022: ‘Master’- Film Review

Sundance 2022 Premiere: “Master” The past and present haunt the campuses of Anacaster, a fictional prestigious college in Mariama Diallo’s debut feature “Master”, an exciting and completely unique project. An excellent Regina Hall (one of cinema’s most undervalued acting treasures)

‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ Review: Animated Sequel Charms, Reflects On Real World Situation

Sing 2 appeals to families in the dysfunctional theatrical circuit. Hotel Transylvania: Transformia, the fourth film in Sony’s animated film series, is now Amazon Prime. Suppose it feels like I’m unfairly maligning the current state of box office performance. In

‘The Tender Bar’ Review: Clooney’s Warmth and Heart Pour Life Lessons; Affleck And Sheridan Are Brilliant

The Tender Bar, from George Clooney pours out the warmth and heart of family and passion. Based on J. R. Moehringer’s memoir, Ben Affleck shines.

‘Being the Ricardos’: Sorkin, Kidman, Bardem Shine in Insider Look at Couple’s Romance and Production’s Troubles

Being the Ricardos is a unique look at the goings-on of a week in the production of ‘I Love Lucy,’ set against the troubled PR nightmare and a romance on the rocks.

‘Encounter’: Riz Ahmed’s Stellar Performance Supports Lackluster Story

Encounter features a stellar performance from Riz Ahmed, anchored by a story that knows what it wants to say, but struggles to find its focus. Now in theaters and on Amazon Prime on December 10.

‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’: Strong Performances, Visuals Support Lacking Story

Anchored through strong performances and impressive visuals, Will Sharpe’s ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ paints broad strokes of the artists life that derail the story. Now in theaters and streaming on Amazon Prime on November 5.