Don’t Worry Darling — Review Don’t Worry Darling is Olivia Wilde’s follow-up to her widely praised directorial debut, Booksmart. While Wilde’s ambition is evident, this second film ultimately fails to live up to the expectations set by her earlier work. Before moving into a deeper critique, I want to note the screening experience, which shaped … Read more
Top Films of 2021 *Note*: I haven’t seen every single film released in 2021. If a title isn’t on this list, it may be because I haven’t watched it or because it didn’t resonate with me. *Another Note*: Some films premiered before 2021 but had their wide release in 2021, so they’re included here. *Final … Read more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega light the Empire State Building in partnership with Salvation Army USA in honor of Red Kettle Kickoff at The Empire State Building on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust) By Michaela Gordoni … Read more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Mariana Villarroel and Jimmy Darts attend the Lionsgate’s “Ordinary Angels” New York Premiere at SVA Theater on February 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images,) By Movieguide® Staff Jimmy Darts Urges Everyday Kindness: “We’re All Called to Love” Social media creator Jimmy Darts … Read more
Photo by Karl Solano on Unsplash By Michaela Gordoni Jenn Todryk Walked Away from HGTV’s No Demo Reno to Prioritize Family Jenn Todryk says she left the HGTV renovation series No Demo Reno at exactly the right moment for her family. After finishing her last season in 2023, Todryk chose to step back from the … Read more
Score: A- Director: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker Running Time: 116 Minutes Rated: PG-13 “There are days that define your story beyond your life.” Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival is a thoughtful, emotionally charged science fiction film that prioritizes ideas and character over spectacle. Adapted from Ted Chiang’s short story “Story of Your … Read more
Photo from growtika via Unsplash By Kayla DeKraker Controversy Pauses ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0: Copyright, Creators and Calls for Regulation Seedance 2.0, an advanced AI video generation tool developed by ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—has sparked significant controversy for enabling users to produce realistic videos featuring licensed characters and real people. The tool generates short videos … Read more
Score: C- Director: Ewan McGregor Cast: Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning Running Time: 126 min Rated: R Ewan McGregor takes a clear creative leap in his directorial debut, simultaneously directing and starring in American Pastoral. Adapted from the novel by Phillip Roth — an author many consider difficult to translate to film — … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 07: Kirk Cameron attends the Premiere of LIFEMARK at Museum of the Bible on September 07, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for LIFEMARK Movie) By Mallory Mattingly Kirk Cameron Begins Filming New Christmas Movie in Los Angeles Kirk Cameron has returned to the set to film a … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Reba McEntire performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) By India McCarty Reba McEntire has paid tribute to the eight members of her band and crew who were killed … Read more