Last year we got an intimate look into Fred Roger's life in Won't You Be My Neighbor?
This year, Tom Hanks zips up the iconic sweater as Mr. Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbor. The story follows the interactions between Mr. Rogers and journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) as he endeavors to write a profile on the children's show host. What we see is a biopic that is as stunning as it is touching. Hanks masterfully fills Fred's shoes and Rhys' performance is heartfelt. We highly recommend this film.
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The best films are the ones that you have zero expectations for and then you leave thoroughly surprised and entertained. That was "Ford v Ferrari" for us. As two women who know nothing about cars, we loved this film. Take a listen to hear why.
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Terminator: Dark Fate is full of the action we crave but the reboot leaves us fans in a bitter place. We have mixed feelings about this film. Action fan, Kathy Ritchie joins host Kaely Monahan to dissect the latest Terminator movie. Do note that there are spoilers in this review.
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Doctor Sleep picks up with Danny Torrence years after the events at the Overlook Hotel. Still traumatized, Dan struggles with alcoholism and is searching for peace. But the past comes back to haunt him when he meets teenager, Abra who gives off an incredible "shine." Together they fight the cult members who tried to feed off of those who shine in order to gain immortality. Despite the star-packed cast, Doctor Sleep left us scratching our heads more than satisfied.
Harriet attempts to tell the whole life of Harriet Tubman in the span of two hours to mediocre success. The theatrical Harriet has "superpowers" and loses momentum as it tries to inject action while condensing her incredible story.
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Roland Emmerich's Midway is a sprawling epic of a war film that highlights this decisive battle in the Pacific. Fast-paced, thrilling, and illuminating, "Midway" is everything Pearl Harbor tried to be and missed. Take a listen to hear why we loved it.
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From Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator to Mel Brooks' The Producers, we have been fed a parade of the absurd when it comes to Nazis and their ideals. Now Taika Waititi can add his name to the list of directors who take a swipe at Germany's greatest shame. In Jojo Rabbit we experience the waning days of World War 2 through the eyes of a dedicated Hilter-fan, 10-year-old Jojo. A staunch believer in das Führer to the point of imagining Hitler as his imaginary friend, Jojo aims to be the best little Nazi that he can be.
But his image of the world begins to change when he discovers a Jewish girl hiding in his house. Confronted with a reality that doesn't match the propaganda, Jojo grapples with what to believe in. Hilarious to the point it's not, Jojo Rabbit is a dark satire that is a must-see this fall.
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The Scottsdale International Film Festival is one of our favorite local festivals here in the Valley. This year, the festival continues to grow with screenings at three locations, Opening the festival is the anticipated Marriage Story. With 10 days of films from all over the globe we're excited to see what's in store. Kaely and Tuesday caught up with the festivals executive director, Amy Ettinger to hear what the 2019 season has in store.
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The festival runs November 1-10. Tickets are selling fast! Buy early for pre-festival discounts and packages: ScottsdaleFilmFestival.com.
Darkly humorous with a biting edge, Bong Joon Ho's 'Parasite' is a masterpiece of storytelling. Greed, classicism, and horror are wrapped in a hysterical package that will leave you in stitches. Fans of Bong's work won't be disappointed. Make sure you don't miss this movie!
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By Kaely Monahan
The City of Mesa is getting its first film festival. And as a native who grew up in the largest Phoenix suburb, I have to say...it’s about time!!
The man behind it is Indian Antao. He also started the Mesa Music Festival. Hailing from New Jersey, he fell in love with Arizona after visiting during the Super Bowl in 2015. I caught up with him at the lounge in the Delta Hotel in downtown Mesa to find out how the inaugural Mesa International Film Festival came to be. Festival runs now through October 20th. |
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