Us A family's serenity turns to chaos when a group of doppelgängers begins to terrorize them. Quote-"Make of it what you will – and Jordan Peele gives us a whole lot to play with here- this horror is, at its most basic, tantalizing fun." Director: Jordan Peele Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker…

Leaving Neverland. At the height of his stardom Michael Jackson began long-running relationships with two boys, aged 7 and 10, and their families. Now in their 30s, they tell their story and how they came to terms with it years later.Di The Movie Minute

Joanna Langfield talks about this years Academy Awards Telecast on ABC TV. "It's almost feels risky, committing my outrage over over decisions made by this Years Academy Award show Producers."Di The Movie Minute

Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute of This Years Oscar Nominations. Roma Minding the Gap The Legend of Buster Scruggs Blackkklansman Black PantherDi The Movie Minute

Looking back to the Best Movies of 2018. RomaMinding the GapMary Poppins ReturnsHappy As LazzaroBalcKKKlansmanShopliftersPaddington 2Leave No TraceSupport the GirlsPrivate LifeDi The Movie Minute

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality and crosses paths with his counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to all reality. If Beale Street Could Talk A woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child. Mortal Engines In a post-apo…

Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute of Giving Thanks for some great Holiday Movies. Ralph Breaks the Internet Shoplifters Creed The Favourite Roma Ballad of Buster Scruggs HomecomingDi The Movie Minute

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs This Western, told in six very different chapters, feels like a mirror reflecting the Coen Brothers’ filmography. Uncompromising, wildly funny, morally definitive and often deeply moving, not all of it works. But when it does, watch out. At its best, this one will take your breath away. The Grinch A grumpy Grinch plots …

Bohemian Rhapsody A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert. Quote- " If, indeed, the intent of this bio-pic is to chronicle the events that led to Queen and Freddie Mercury’s legendary performance at Live Aid, well, I guess the goal has been met. The movie, as it is, is fine. But it could ha…

First Man A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Quote -"It’s a puzzle how a film with so many admirable parts can, for me, not come together." Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler.…

A Star Is Born. A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Quote- "Bradley Cooper has a lot to say in this effective, beautifully made movie." Director: Bradley Cooper Stars: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg For complete review go to: themoviemin…

Life Itself. As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes. Quote-" Wait: What???? I have seen Dan Fogelman’s talky, mawkish melodrama and I have questions." Stars: Oscar Isaac, Olivia W…

Mandy Mandy is set in the primal wilderness of 1983 where Red Miller, a broken and haunted man hunts an unhinged religious sect who slaughtered the love of his life. The Predator When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent…

Joanna Langfield's Early Fall Movie Preview. Life Itself Tea With the Dames Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith have let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century. The four acting greats discuss their careers and reminisce about their humble beginnings in the theatre. The Old Man and the Gun…

Crazy Rich Asians This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family. The Wife A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. For complete review go to: themovi…

BlacKKKlansman. Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully managed to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and became the head of the local chapter. Quote- "Spike Lee’s seriously sensational film not only made me laugh but also left me with chills on the hottest day of the year." For complete review go to: themoviem…

Mission Impossible: Fallout Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong. Quote- "A full throttle blast, Fallout delivers high adrenaline thrills, chills and fun." Tom Cruise, who has proven to be an accomplished and interesting actor in the right parts, uses the IMF agent Ethan Hunt to …

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. In this sequel to Mamma Mia!, Sophie learns about her mother's past while pregnant herself. Quote- "This may be Lily James’ movie, but the fireworks (literally) don’t begin until the veterans take the stage." Stars: Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Cher, Dominic Cooper. Pierce Brosnan, Christine Baranski, Juli…

Ant-Man and the Wasp As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins For complete review go to: themovieminutwe.com…

Sicario: Day of the Soldado. The drug war on the US-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro. Stars: Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Isabela Moner, Jeffrey Donovan For Completew Review See: themovieminute.com…

The Incredibles Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner SuperFly With his sights set on retiring, a successful young drug dealer sets up one last big deal. Stars: Trevor Jackson, Jason Mitchell, Lex Scott Davis, Michael …

Ocean's 8 Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala. Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala. Director: Gary Ross Stars: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling. For complete review go to: themoviemin…

Solo: A Star Wars Story. During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover. For complete review see: themovieminute.com…

Deadpool 2 Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant, Cable. Book Club Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. For website …

Avengers: Infinity War The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Directors: Anthony Russo | Joe Russo Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans…

Rampage Primatologist Davis Okoye shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry transforms this gentle ape into a raging monster. As these newly created monsters tear across North America, destroying everything in their path, Okoye teams …

Ready Player One In the year 2045, people can escape their harsh reality in the OASIS, an immersive virtual world where you can go anywhere, do anything, be anyone-the only limits are your own imagination. OASIS creator James Halliday left his immense fortune and control of the Oasis to the winner of a contest designed to find a worthy heir. When u…

A Wrinkle in Time After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Quote- "It’s gigantic heart and winning intentions can’t disguise the fact that Ava DuVernay’s modern adaptation of the Madeleine L’Engle 1962 classic is a bit of a mess." For complete review …

Oscar Preview and Predictions. Best Actor - Gary Oldman, Francis McDormand Supporting Actress - Allison Janney, Laurie Metcalfe Supporting Actor - Sam Rockwell, William Dafoe Best Director - Guillermo del Toro Best Picture - 3 Billboards or Get Out.Di The Movie Minute

Game Night A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. Stars: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan. Quote: "There are a whole lot worse things than watching talented people do their best to entertain you. And that’s exactly what Game Night is: a frantically funny, se…

Black Panther T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Quote- "There’s a whole lot going on in this latest Marvel chapter. And boy, are we all the better for it." For complerte review go to: https:…

Fifty Shades Freed Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship. Permission A woman on the brink of a marriage proposal is told by a friend that she should date other men before spending the rest of her life with her boyfriend. Basmati Blues A brilliant scientist is plucked out of the company lab and s…

Academy Award Nominees The Shape of Water Jordn Peele's "Get Out" The Big Sick Florida Project Three Billboards Phantom ThreadDi The Movie Minute

12 Strong 12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban. Quote-"12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captai…

The Post A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Quote-"A veritable army of films that have something to say has provided much to comfort and challenge us these past months. Stretching the genres of…

Molly's Game. The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. Quote-"his dramatic biography has the familiar Aaron Sorkin snap and crackle, but why doesn’t it have any pop?"Di The Movie Minute

My Top Ten Movies of 2017 Honorable Mention: Wonder Woman Faces Places The Big Sick Dunkirk Call Me By Your Name The Shape of Water The Florida Project Lady Bird Get Out Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri Number 1 Movie: The PostDi The Movie Minute

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. Quote-" You may or may not be surprised to learn I do not automatically swoon every time I hear the words ‘Star Wars’. But, I’ll be damned if I didn’…

I, Tonya Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. Director: Craig Gillespie Stars: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Bobby Cannavale. For more reviews: go to: themovieminute.com…

Wonder Wheel On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. The Shape of Water An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in…

CoCo Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to work out the mystery. Call Me By Your Name In Northern Italy in 1983, seventeen year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish her…

Justice League Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Director: Zack Snyder Stars: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller Quote- "Had this super-cast superhero consolidation not come on the spectacular…

Murder on the Orient Express A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man's race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Daddy's Home Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holi…

Thor: Ragnarok: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Last Flag Flying: Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy…

Best Movies of the Year to Stream without leaving the house. Netflix-The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Netflix- Mind Hunter Documentaries Netflix-Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold: Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne. Starri…

The Foreigner A humble businessman with a buried past seeks justice when his daughter is killed in an act of terrorism. A cat-and-mouse conflict ensues with a government official, whose past may hold clues to the killers' identities. Quote-"Jackie Chan may be the marquee name here, but it’s Pierce Brosnan who makes this action thriller as much fun …

Blade Runner 2049 A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years. The Florida Project Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious …

American Made A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s. Battle of the Sexes The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. For complete reviews go to: themovieminute.comDi The Movie Minute

Kingsman: The Golden Circle When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman's journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US. These two elite secret organizations must band together to defeat a common enemy. Battle of the Sexes The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World numbe…

Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute of the best stuff to stream at home. Netflix- Strong Island, First they killed my father, Marc Maron's Special, Newsies, Amazon- Trasparent, One Mississippi, HBO- The Deuce, Curb Your Enthusiasm.Di The Movie Minute