Entertainment Writing

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden brought Citadel, the Russo Brothers spy drama, to life. In the Amazon Prime Video series, the two play Mason and Nadia, agents for an independent global spy agency called Citadel — only they don’t remember they are agents. Their memory was wiped by Citadel agent Bernard Orlick (played by Stanley Tucci) after a perilous […]

There’s nothing quite like the love of a dog. They’re loyal, playful and affectionate — and once bonded with a human companion, they form a connection that’s hard to break. Seeing that relationship play out on screen can be both entertaining and emotional. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly comedy, an animated retelling of a […]

People are talking about “Women Talking.” The 2022 film, based on the 2018 novel by Miriam Toews, has received rave reviews from critics and now has been nominated for two Academy Awards. “Women Talking” is inspired by real-life events of a remote Mennonite community in Bolivia and stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and in a brief […]

In Outer Banks the main players are split into two groups: the Pogues and the Kooks. They’re kinda like Sharks and Jets, without the dance-fighting. (Though who knows what Season 3 might bring!) Down in Outer Banks, North Carolina, the Pogues seriously hate the Kooks and the Kooks seriously hate the Pogues. And it’s not a […]

Austin Butler may be losing his Elvis accent, but don’t worry—you haven’t lost your chance to view this Oscar-nominated film. Written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, “Elvis” is a biographical drama about the life, rise to fame, and death of superstar Elvis Presley (played by Butler). It’s told through the viewpoint of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks). Here is how […]

It took 13 years for James Cameron‘s sequel to 2009’s “Avatar” to hit the big screen, but for many fans, it was worth the wait. “Avatar: The Way of Water” opened in theaters on December 6, 2022, and has become the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time since its release. It also landed four Oscar nominations, […]

The need for speech was strong with “Top Gun: Maverick.” Released 36 years after the 1986 original film “Top Gun,” “Top Gun: Maverick” was one of 2022’s biggest hits and a critical darling that grabbed six total Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Set after the events of the first film, “Maverick” focuses on the title character, […]

When “To Leslie” star Andrea Riseborough was announced as one of the 2023 Oscar nominees for Best Actress on January 24, it capped off one of the most remarkable and unexpected awards season runs in history. Previously not considered a serious contender for recognition – Riseborough’s highest profile nomination before the 2023 Oscars came courtesy of the Independent Spirit […]

Steven Spielberg waited decades to tell his personal story with “The Fabelmans” — and the result is an awards windfall. “The Fabelmans” received seven nominations at the 2023 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Spielberg, and Best Original Screenplay for Spielberg and Tony Kushner. Released in November 2022, “The Fablemans” stars Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch. […]

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star as lifelong friends gone sour in one of 2022’s most acclaimed film, “The Banshees of Inisherin.” Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the dark comedy received nine Oscar nominations on Tuesday — including Best Picture, Best Actor for Farrell, Best Supporting Actor for Gleeson and Barry Keoghan, Best Supporting Actress for Kerry Condon, Best Director […]