MULAN Review — Fine But Not Fantastic
Critic Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Mulan review says the long awaited live action Disney film is good but not great. Still, it’s definitely worth the $30. With all Disney’s resources of Disney, including all the bells and whistles an estimated $200 million can buy, I was expecting something a little more on the Crouching Tiger, Hidden…
The Penny Marshall Estate Sale — You Won’t Want to Miss It!
Highlights of the Penny Marshall Estate Sale — who knew she had so many fabulous things? And some are reasonably priced! Everyone knew that the great Penny Marshall, who passed away in December of 2018, was a superlative comedic actress, director and producer. But who knew she was such a fascinating collector? Fans and…
The LAST MOVIE STAR Review — Burt Reynolds’ Swan Song is a Real Treat
The Last Movie Star review— Lisa Johnson Mandell says Adam Rifkin’s film, Burt Reynolds swan song, is a poignant and entertaining treasure. Feeling like you’ve just about finished Netflix and Amazon and are looking for something new/old to watch? May I suggest a film that you might have missed if it ever came to a…
THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY Review — It’s a Good, Slow Burn
In her The Burnt Orange Heresy review, Lisa Johnson Mandell says the slow simmer to reach the ultimate boiling point is worth the wait. In the beginning of The Burnt Orange Heresy, we see annoyingly smug art critic James Figueras (Claes Bang) in Italy, lecturing a group of eager tourists about an ersatz masterpiece supposedly done…
What Would Work Be Like in Offices Designed by Famous Movie Directors?
Would it be worth returning to work in offices designed by famous movie directors? Check out what the folks at Brother UK have imagined. Being away from an actual office for so long leaves us with plenty of time to imagine what the ideal workspace would look like once we finally return (if ever). The…
The Latest Dish on Chip and Jo’s Magnolia Network — And It’s Juicy!
If you’ve been missing Chip and Joanna Gaines’ ‘Fixer Upper’ finesse (and who hasn’t?) you will be thrilled to know the latest on their new Magnolia Network. Ever since HGTV announced Chip and Joanna Gaines were getting their own network, we’ve been at the edge of our seats waiting for it to start already.…
Summerland Review — Take an Armchair Vacation to the Brisk British Countryside
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Summerland review says it’s breath of fresh air for those who revel in picturesque British village TV series — and for those who don’t. With most of our vacation plans put on hold or being severely edited, it’s a welcome getaway substitute to watch a sentimental story that takes place in one…
The Best Movie Snack Ever — Guilt-Free Chocolate!
Guilt-free chocolate that’s lower in lower in calories, sugar and fat? Who needs popcorn? Now that it’s not so easy to walk up to a concessions stand and order hot buttered popcorn, we have to get creative with the snacks we eat while watching our favorite movies and shows. Color me delighted to find a…
Netflix Top 10 List of Original Movies — Have You Seen Them All?
The world’s super streamer has had incredible success this summer, for obvious reasons. Check out Netflix Top 10 List of Original Movies. Netflix is not big on releasing viewer numbers, but every once in awhile they throw us a bone, as they did last week when it revealed to Bloomberg it’s 10 most watched original…
GREYHOUND Review — America’s Captain Does It Again
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Greyhound review says this riveting WWII film is just the shot of patriotism we can all use right now. Whether he’s captaining planes, boats or soldiers, Tom Hanks never fails to draw us in, teaching us about humanity, sacrifice and grace under pressure, every step of the way. Hanks does it yet…
