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It is hard to believe that we haven’t gotten a Jesse Owens biopic before Race. The new film from Stephen Hopkins gives 21st century audiences a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic people of the 20th century. Sometimes with biopics, it’s simply a case of the […]

Race Review: Jesse Owens Story Satisfies

February 19, 2016 in Uncategorized tagged Movie Reviews / Race by joeldamos

Faith-based movies have done quite well for themselves lately at the box office. But, it is the rare film rooted in the Bible that reaches an audience beyond the believers. If any film can do that, it is the latest from director Kevin Reynolds, Risen. Reynolds co-wrote the screenplay and […]

Risen Review: Bringing CSI to Jesus’ Resurrection

February 19, 2016 in Movie Reviews tagged Movie Reviews / Risen by joeldamos

A cinematic slow burn is one difficult task to achieve for any filmmaker. When done effectively, the payoff is enormous. Building the suspense and/or fear over the course of two hours until a horrific jaw-dropping conclusion is something that is rarely achieved in pure perfection. Writer-director Robert Eggers’ The Witch […]

The Witch Review: Sundance Horror Hit Is Sensational

February 19, 2016 in Movie Reviews tagged Movie Reviews / The Witch by joeldamos

The minute Race star Stephan James heard about the film that chronicles the life story of Jesse James (that co-stars Jason Sudeikis) and his triumphant, world-changing, experiences at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he did everything he could to be a part of the magic. “When I first read the script, […]

Race: Stephan James on Finding “Humanity” of Jesse Owens

February 19, 2016 in Interviews tagged interviews / Race by joeldamos

Thus far, The Movie Mensch’s Oscar Watch has given you our picks for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Today, our Academy Award crystal ball will be forecasting who will be taking the Kodak Theatre stage on February 28 to accept his award for Best Supporting Actor. This […]

Oscar Watch: Who Will Win Best Supporting Actor?

February 18, 2016 in Academy Awards / Oscar Watch tagged Academy Awards / Best Supporting Actor / Oscar Watch by joeldamos

Cliff Curtis has had a wild journey from growing up in New Zealand to playing the Son of God in Risen. We caught up with the versatile actor for an exclusive video interview where the star shares insight into the “miracle” that brought him to the set of the Kevin […]

Risen Exclusive: Cliff Curtis Explores the “Miracle” of Playing Jesus

February 18, 2016 in Interviews tagged Cliff Curtis / interviews / Risen by joeldamos

The first trailer for Dimension Films and Blumhouse Productions’ Amityville: The Awakening has landed. Besides showing off that teen sensation Bella Thorne is the star, and Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) stars as her mother, the teaser lets us in on how the haunted house with haunt another family […]

Amityville The Awakening Trailer: New York Horror House Breaths Anew

February 18, 2016 in Movie Trailers tagged Amityville: The Awakening / Movie Trailers by joeldamos

Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy, rejoice! The highly anticipated sequel has started shooting in Atlanta. Marvel Studios announced that principal photography has begun in a Pinewood Studios facility and celebrated that fact with the release of the first teaser image, showing that the gang is all back! Guardians of […]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Teases Cast Photo: New ...

February 18, 2016 in Movie News tagged Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 / Movie News by joeldamos

Not only was Jason Sudeikis ready for the challenge of tackling his first dramatic role in Race, but he also knew the hurdle that would have to be overcome finding the soul of the man who coached Jesse Owens into history. “Relative to what Stephan James (who plays Owens) is […]

Race: Jason Sudeikis Gets Dramatic Playing The “Accidental Non-Racist”

February 17, 2016 in Interviews tagged interviews / Jason Sudeikis / Race by joeldamos