Manny the Movie guy

August 10
Micheál Richardson on Working with Dad Liam Neeson and Losing Mom Natasha Richardson
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“Made in Italy” was not the first time Micheál Richardson has worked with his dad Liam Neeson, that would be last year’s “Cold Pursuit.” But this time, the father and son team up for an honest but rewarding movie about grief and grieving from writer/director James D’Arcy. I spoke with the actor to talk about […]

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August 10
“Work It” Interviews with Keiynan Lonsdale and Jordan Fisher
- Entertainment
Actor, dancer, singer-songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale nearly stole the show as the fierce Isaiah aka Juilliard in the new rom-com dance flick WORK IT from Netflix. Also starring is Jordan Fisher from TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU. Take a look at my interviews with the actors.

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August 10
Two Great Documentaries: “A Thousand Cuts” and “Boys State”
- Entertainment
Two documentaries to choose from, first is “A Thousand Cuts” from writer/director Ramona S. Diaz about press freedom in the Philippines. I’m strongly recommending the film, check this link out to see it. And this Friday, Apple TV+ will unveil “Boys State” about teenage Texas boys learning democracy. Check out my reviews of both films.

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August 07August 07
El Toro Flicks: Meet Coachella Valley’s Latest Drive-In
- Entertainment
El Toro Flicks Carpool Cinema stampedes its way to the Coachella Valley. The grand opening is this weekend, see what makes this new drive-in unique.

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August 07
Why 3 in the Morning? Sam Jay Explains
- Entertainment
Sam Jay is super funny! Her new Netflix stand-up special SAM JAY: 3 IN THE MORNING takes you on a roller-coaster ride from her story as a black lesbian to taking mushrooms at a London museum. Some of her sketches are political and some are accurate observations of American life but the show is not […]

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August 06
“A Thousand Cuts” Explores Press Freedom and Democracy
- Entertainment
I had a wonderful time meeting Ramona S. Diaz, at least virtually. The award-winning director is back with a vengeance with her stirring look at press freedom as embodied by Rappler’s Maria Ressa in “A Thousand Cuts,” one of my my favorite films and perhaps the most important film you’ll see this year. I spoke […]

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August 05
The Boys of “Boys State” Talk About Documentary
- Entertainment
I enjoyed the upcoming Apple TV+ documentary BOYS STATE and I had a great time talking to the boys who learned the value of democracy. There’s the hopeful Steven Garza who’s running for governor of the Nationalist Party, the eloquent Renee Otero the Nationalist party chair, the go-for-broke Ben Feinstein the Federalist party chair, and […]

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August 04August 04
Teenage Boys and Democracy: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at “Boys State”
- Entertainment
The new Apple TV+ documentary BOYS STATE, which won the U.S. Documentary Competition Grand Jury Prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, is an eye-opening look at democracy and it’s as nail-biting as any election season. I spoke with filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss about their interest in documenting Texas teenage boys learning democracy […]

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