Casting a Spell . . One Battle After Another is rightly being hailed as a masterpiece for the ages. I saw it on both opening night and closing night in Toronto on different IMAX screens, plus six more times in between at various other theaters. Months before it opened, I saw the photo of Leo […]
One Battle After Another – How It Was Made – Script and Casting
January 31st, 2026 · No Comments · Movies
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Best Movies Watched in 2025
December 11th, 2025 · 5 Comments · Movies
Best Movies Watched in 2025 . Since people seem to love year-end lists — from critics’ picks to people’s own music streaming results — Sky suggested I make one for the best movies I watched this year. Never did one of these before, but thought I could share some highlights that might lead some to […]
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The Benefits of Biopics
March 30th, 2024 · 8 Comments · Movies
The Benefits of Biopics . With James Mangold’s Dylan biopic currently shooting in New York with the Bobster’s blessing; and four different Beatle biopics greenlit for Sam Mendes; and Michael Jackson’s cousin Jaafar playing the King of Pop in a coming Lionsgate production; and Coleman Domingo directing, co-writing and starring in a musical based […]
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“Shine A Light” — the new Scorsese Stones concert film
March 31st, 2008 · 5 Comments · Movies, Music
It opens Friday, April 4th. Here’s some info on it . . . Shine A Light (2008) The Rolling Stones, with Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, Blondie Chapman, Bernard Fowler & Lisa Fischer, and a 4-piece horn section led by a wailin’ Bobby Keys. Special Guests: Buddy Guy, Christina Aguilera, Jack White Directed by Martin Scorsese […]
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