GAME NIGHT Review – ANNIHILATION Review — Laugh On or Nod Off
In her Game Night review and her Annihilation review, Lisa Johnson Mandell says one is frightful and the other is frightfully funny. GAME NIGHT Review You know those films where you feel like you’ve seen all the best parts in the trailer? This is not one of them. In fact, the trailer doesn’t do the…
BLACK PANTHER Review: It's a Girl Thing
BLACK PANTHER Review: I realize the film is significant for many reasons, but to me, one extraordinary aspect stands out above all others… by Lisa Johnson Mandell Marvel Comics geeks are swooning over what they say is one of the most brilliant and soulful adaptations ever, and zillions are celebrating the fascinating and diverse aspects…
Valentine Red — Celebrity Color Expert Jill Kirsh Reveals Which Hue is Right for You
The Perfect Valentine Red — Hollywood’s Guru of Hue Jill Kirsh and A-List celebs show you your true colors Valentine Red. Admit it, you’ll be wearing it this month, even if you’re not observing Feb. 14th or trying to shine on the red carpet. But caution, my dears. The wrong red for your coloring can…
PETER RABBIT Review — 15:17 TO PARIS Review – I See London, I See France
PETER RABBIT Review — 15:17 TO PARIS Review — A Clint Eastwood/James Corden Showdown PETER RABBIT Review You can feel just fine about hippity hopping to the theater with your children to see this part live action, part animated take on a beloved Beatrix Potter bunny tale. The animation is terrific, and the plot is adorable,…
12 STRONG Review – FOREVER MY GIRL Review — Surprising Reactions to Both
12 STRONG Review – FOREVER MY GIRL Review by Lisa Johnson Mandell 12 Strong Review – Unlikely heroes are a bright spot in a never ending war War movies are not usually my favorite genre, and even though 12 Strong stars the captivating Chris Hemsworth and the magnetic Michael Shannon, I was not looking forward…
Go Inside the 23rd Annual Critics Choice Awards
23rd Annual Critics Choice Awards — Everyone knows we’re among the best predictors of the Oscars While I didn’t personally pick all the winners, I certainly had a great time schmoozing with them at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, Thursday, January 11, broadcast live on the CW from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. As…
Critics Choice TV Awards — Help Me Vote
Watch the Critics Choice TV Awards (movie awards too!) on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 8 pm on the CW network I admit I’ve got a lot more invested this year in the Critics Choice TV awards than I do in the Critics Choice movie awards. Mostly because I believe more of you, my dear readers,…
Three Must See Movies Before Awards Season Begins
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s take on three Must See Movies in theaters now: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Phantom Thread; Molly’s Game Quick! Before the broadcasts of the Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 7, on and the Critics Choice Awards on Thursday, January 11, you need to hasten to your local cineplex and catch what I consider to…
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Review — Far Far Away the Year's Best Film
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Review by Lisa Johnson Mandell I’ve been waiting all year for a film that would make me want to stand up and cheer—a film that would renew my joy in cinema, as well as my faith in Hollywood. Wonder Woman was exciting and inspiring, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri blew…
Your Guys Guide Spoiler-Free Movie Review Roundup for 2017
Your Guys Guide Spoiler-Free Movie Review Roundup for 2017 by James Mandell 2017’s been a bumpy ride for film, but year-end releases are once again saving the day. As always, it’s my broadcast film critic wife Lisa who gets all the screeners and premier invites. I’m just her arm candy and thankfully, haven’t seen everything…
