There was a time in the 80s when filmmaking wizard Steven Spielberg’s magic seemed to know no bounds. From Back to the Future to Young Sherlock Holmes, he was everywhere in the producing department. For all his success, the most resonant of the Steven Spielberg produced flicks of this era […]

The Goonies 4K Review: Classic Comes Home in 4K Hi-Def


World War II and its aftermath have certainly been a subject of Hollywood storytelling for decades. The latest arrives in the form of The Secrets We Keep. It is one that is tragically moving and brilliantly addresses the haunting effects of war, long after the bullets cease to fly. Noomi […]

The Secrets We Keep Review: World War II and Its ...


Pete Souza had the most unique positions to judge what works and what doesn’t in the White House. He was the Chief Official White House Photographer for President Barack Obama and President Ronald Reagan. As such, when he speaks, people generally listen. Since he landed on Twitter and Instagram, the […]

The Way I See It Review: Pete Souza Shows How ...



If there is anyone who still thinks that the Confederate flag should still wave or military leaders from that traitorous period should adorn our military bases, Antebellum will change your mind. If it doesn’t, then you just need to get out of the way because a revolution is coming, and […]

Antebellum Review: Janelle Monáe Moves Us in Timely & Terrific ...


As an American—first and foremost—what is revealed in the documentary All In: The Fight for Democracy has us experiencing simultaneous bouts of anger and hope. Voting and the right to vote should not be a partisan issue. Sadly, it has become exactly that, what with laser-focused redistricting to voter suppression. […]

All In The Fight for Democracy Review: Most Important Election ...


There was a common thread that ran through the stars of The Secrets We Keep. We caught up with Rapace and writer-director Yuval Adler for a roundtable where something became immediately clear about the actress and her co-star, Joel Kinnaman. Rapace shared some personal demons she had concerning the entity […]

The Secrets We Keep Roundtable: Noomi Rapace & Director Dish ...



Netflix has unveiled four new character posters for their upcoming mystery thriller, Enola Holmes. If you are thinking the name Holmes sounds familiar, you’re not crazy. Yes, this is an original tale that focuses on Sherlock Holmes’ lesser-known little sister, who has a penchant for solving mysteries as well. The […]

Enola Holmes Character Posters Tease Netflix’s Unique Take on Sherlock


Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has led a colorful life. He’s practically the Forrest Gump in the music world. As he states in the documentary that chronicles his artistic life, Somebody Up There Likes Me, he’s always been “in the right place at the right time.” Isn’t that the key […]

Somebody Up There Likes Me Review: Documentary Does Ronnie Wood ...


Murder in the Woods Filmmaker Luis Iga Garza could not be prouder as his film is finally getting a release date. After a few years of delays, the slasher flick hits digital and video-on-demand September 18 and he phoned The Movie Mensch for an exclusive chat to celebrate that fact. […]

Murder in the Woods Exclusive: Director Luis Iga Garza Gives ...