THE MONKEY Review — Osgood Perkins Goes Bananas
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Monkey review says esteemed horror director Osgood Perkins takes a swing at comedy and gets a bit tangled in the vines, but in the end can be forgiven. Everybody dies. That’s the theme of director Osgood Perkins‘ kooky new horror comedy The Monkey. The fact that the film is decidedly retro…
Is Las Vegas Hollywood 2.0? High Rollers Place Big Bets to Make It So
There are many reasons to make Las Vegas Hollywood 2.0, and now high rollers including Sony Pictures, Howard Hughes Holdings and Mark Wahlberg are collaborating to make sure it happens. A new bill backed by Sony Pictures and Howard Hughes Holdings just might transform Sin City into a major production hub, if state legislators pass…
GRACE POINT Review – Rehab Runaround Action
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Grace Point review says the relentless suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat. Andrew McCarthy is back! In Grace Point, the rehab-bound apple doesn’t fall far from the St Elmo’s Fire tree, as John Owen Lowe follows in his father Rob’s cinematic footsteps alongside 80’s heartthrob Andrew McCarthy. This father-son…
The 10 Most Popular Romantic Movies to Stream for Valentines Day
If you’ve decided to spend a cozy evening at home on Valentines Day, without the hassle of the crowds, any one of these most popular romantic movies to stream will set the right mood. Valentines Day is supposed to be all about love and turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. The most popular romantic movies…
YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED Review, BACK IN ACTION Review — 2 Game Comedies
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s You’re Cordially Invited review and Back in Action review begs the question, what’s wrong with silly fun involving some of your favorite comedic actors? You’re Cordially Invited review No one is expecting Academy Award worthy performances from a romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. What most people are expecting is…
THE BRUTALIST Review — Are Some Critics Gaslighting You?
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Brutalist review advises you to disregard critical raves and go with your instincts when you hear the film is 3.5 hours long. The Brutalist is what I like to call an Emperor’s New Clothes movie. With its reputation as an ambitious, weighty film, some erudite and influential critics have declared…
Watch the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards on Feb. 7 Here are the Nominees
Finally, after two postponements, see Hollywood make a comeback on the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards airing Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:00pm on E!. The winners of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards will finally be revealed at the star-studded Critics Choice Awards gala hosted by Chelsea Handler, and will broadcast live on E! on Friday, February 7, 2025…
5 Fab Ideas for Oscar Party Food and Movie Night Snacks
Movies and cheese — two of our favorite things. Whether you need great home Oscar party food or movie night snacks that work all year round, Rachel Riederman’s “Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood” is for you. Didn’t get your invite to the Academy Awards this year? Neither did I. It could have been that…
5 Cost-Effective Tips to Make Your Home Feel Expensive
Want to give your home a celebrity look and feel without spending a fortune? Try any or all of these 5 cost-effective tips to make your home feel expensive. They really do work! Transforming your home into an elegant sanctuary doesn’t have to break the bank. With a few good choices about strategic updates, you…
WOLF MAN Review, ONE OF THEM DAYS Review — 2 Genre Pleasers
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Wolf Man review and One of Them Days review says that if you’re a horror fan or a buddy comedy connoisseur (or both), one will scare you and the other will snare you. Wolf Man review Not being an expert in the horror genre, I use three simplistic criteria to judge scary…
