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Forty-years-ago a film landed in theaters that would spur a nation to seek out mechanical bulls. Why you ask? To emulate what they had just seen in Urban Cowboy with John Travolta in the titular role. The James Bridges directed drama is marking its 40th anniversary with a special Blu-Ray […]

Urban Cowboy 40th Anniversary Blu-Ray Review: Giddy Up!

June 18, 2020 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray / John Travolta / Urban Cowboy by joeldamos

You’ve heard about The Hunt with its headline-grabbing news due to its content and perceived controversial nature. It was pulled from the release calendar for fear it would be misinterpreted as advocating violence against conservatives and Republicans. But, after seeing it, those who may have been offended by its subject […]

The Hunt Blu-Ray Review: The Rabbit Always Wins

June 13, 2020 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged Betty Gilpin / DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray / Hilary Swank / The Hunt by joeldamos

If BlacKkKlansman was the film for Spike Lee that kicked open the door to profiling racial divide in America in the age of Trump, then Da Five Bloods is the flick that kicked the entire house down. Debuting on Netflix, the film is one of the best, most extraordinary, and […]

Da 5 Bloods Review: Spike Lee Welcomes Us to the ...

June 12, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Chadwick Boseman / Da 5 Bloods / Delroy Lindo / Movie Reviews / Spike Lee by joeldamos

Sometimes an actor comes along and captures the zeitgeist in a manner that finds them incapable of missing a single beat. That actress’ moment, right now, is Elisabeth Moss. Previous holders of this flame have included Matthew McConaughey during his “McConaissance” that would conclude with him winning the Oscar for […]

Shirley Q&A: Odessa Young Talks The “Exhilarating” Gift of Elisabeth ...

June 12, 2020 in Uncategorized by joeldamos

With The King of Staten Island, Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow prove to be a talent tandem that is a match made in heaven. Their duo may come from varied comedic backgrounds and strengths, but their collective creative brilliancy comes through on every single frame and every single cinematic moment. […]

The King of Staten Island Review: Pete Davidson Triumphantly Tackles ...

June 11, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Judd Apatow / Movie Reviews / Pete Davidson / The King of Staten Island by joeldamos

An astonishing movie has arrived in the form of Shirley, telling a fictionalized story about famed horror writer Shirley Jackson (expertly played by Elisabeth Moss). Charged with bringing that tale to life was screenwriter Sarah Gubbins. She phoned The Movie Mensch for an exclusive chat where she chronicles the effort […]

Shirley Exclusive: Screenwriter Sarah Gubbins on Author’s “Mastery of Human ...

June 11, 2020 in Interviews tagged Exclusives / interviews / Shirley by joeldamos

The wildly anticipated first trailer for Bill & Ted Face the Music has arrived! It features the super awesome duo (played by Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter) as middle-aged men who have forged a decent music career, even if they’re playing to small crowds currently. The thing is, they still […]

Bill & Ted Face the Music Trailer: Most Excellent

June 9, 2020 in Movie Trailers tagged Bill & Ted Face the Music / Keanu Reeves / Movie Trailers by joeldamos

The stunning Mrs. America just finished its 9-episode run on FX (and Hulu). It left me breathless, not only from its subject matter and how it was handled but also due to the performances from the entire ensemble—top to bottom. Emmys should be awarded to all involved and can we […]

Mrs. America: Fight Over ERA Is Must-See Viewing for All!

June 8, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Cate Blanchett / Movie Reviews / Mrs. America / Sarah Paulson by joeldamos

In a surprise move nobody saw coming, a new horror movie from Blumhouse and Universal is coming to VOD next week and we are here for it! David Koepp wrote and directed the thriller and one of the most prolific of Hollywood writers has managed to keep this one under […]

You Should Have Left Trailer: Kevin Bacon Moves In, Will ...

June 8, 2020 in Uncategorized by joeldamos