SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS Review — An Olympian Fail
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods review says that in spite of Helen Mirren, the second installment has hit a new low. Don’t expect a third. Shazam, especially as he’s presented in the DC Universe, is not my favorite DC character. I never did buy Zachary Levi as an awkward teenager in an…
THE DUKE Review — Fanfare for the Common Man
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Duke review says the film, based on a true story, is a nostalgic delight, anchored by engaging performances by Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent. They had me at Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent. But beyond that combine two of the greatest and most engaging actors of all time with a fascinating…
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…
WOMAN IN GOLD Review
At last, I have a decent answer when someone asks, “Have you seen any good movies lately?” Woman in Gold is the cinematic work of fine art I’ve been waiting for all year. While I was thrilled by Furious 7, debuting in theaters the same weekend, I’m not going to run out and take my mother to see it. Woman…
The 100-Foot Journey
I wanted to love this movie. I really did. After all, it’s about French food, Indian food, and it stars Helen Mirren. What’s not to love? Instead, I only liked it a little. Sure it’s entraining, but it just doesn’t have the gravitas equal to it’s pedigree, which includes Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey as…
