THE PROTEGE Review — Uncanny Chemistry
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Protege review says the surprising chemistry between Michael Keaton and Maggie Q ignites the screen. Dangerous women in black bobs with bangs. They’ve been a thing in Hollywood since the Jazz Age. My favorites through the decades have been Angelica Huston in Prizzi’s Honor, Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, and now Maggie…
RESPECT Review / FREE GUY Review — Which (if either) is Worthy?
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Respect review and Free Guy review reveal big talent with smaller execution. Still, both films have their moments. Respect Review If you’re a fan of Aretha Franklin (and really, who isn’t?)It’s almost impossible not to compare Respect, staring Jennifer Hudson, with National Geographic’s Genius: Aretha, the anthology series that featured Cynthia Erivo…
Judith Light Joins Killer Cast of STARZ Horror Comedy SHINING VALE
Judith Light joins Courtney Cox and Greg Kinnear in the STARZ horror comedy Shining Vale. STARZ announced today that Emmy® & Tony® award-winning actress Judith Light will join the STARZ Original Series Shining Vale in a guest star role, alongside Golden Globe®nominee Courteney Cox (Friends,Cougar Town), Academy Award®nominee and Emmy® Award winner Greg Kinnear andOscar® winner Mira…
THE SUICIDE SQUAD Review — Good Bloody Fun
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Suicide Squad review says that skilled director James Gunn slugs a homer with grisly madcap mayhem. Kindly erase all visions of 2016’s Suicide Squad from your head. Although I got a kick out of it, it currently has a 26% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, even though it starred Will Smith, Jared…
Check Out the New HOUSE OF GUCCI Trailer and Character Posters — Sublime!
Get an eyeful of the new House of Gucci trailer and character posters — How will we ever wait until Thanksgiving to see this fabulous film? Director Ridley Scott is back this fall with a new movie, House of Gucci, which is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Sara Gay Forden.…
JUNGLE CRUISE Review — The Best River Cruise You’ll Take All Year
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Jungle Cruise review says the E-ticket ride movie flows with chemistry, comedy and fun. Does anyone remember the old multi-colored Disneyland ticket books? The E-ticket rides were always the best, and had the longest lines. Now if you’re with me so far, I’m going to ask you to stretch your memory a…
JOE BELL Review — It Rings True and Tragic
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Joe Bell review says it feels gritty and authentic, telling a true tale in a surprising way. Some of you may remember the tragic and true tale of Joe Bell, who attempted a walk across America to bring an anti-bullying message to the masses as a tribute to his gay son Jadin.…
SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY Review — It’s Looney Tunes!
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Space Jam: A New Legacy review says despite LeBron James’ best efforts, the highlights are the cameos. I will say this for Space Jam: A New Legacy—The best thing about it is the fun you’ll have spotting the characters from best loved Warner Bros properties, and properties you didn’t even know ever…
BLACK WIDOW Review — A Titillating Tangled Web
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Black Widow review says the film is creatively riveting from the first minute to the end of the credits, a welcome and long overdue addition to the Marvel Universe. Being interested in, but not an avid follower of, the Marvel Universe, I’d always wondered what the deal was with Black Widow. What…
Gene Simmons Homes — Kiss Beverly Hills Goodbye, Strut into Las Vegas
Currently, there are super luxe Gene Simmons homes in both Beverly Hills and Las Vegas — one he’s selling for $20M the other he bought for $8.2M. Gene Simmons, the Kiss frontman, couldn’t wait to escape Southern California and move to Las Vegas. (Not unlike some of us here at AtHomeInHollywood.) The rocker recently purchased a…
