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May 14
Secrets of “The Djinn” – How Limited Resources Sparked Creativity
- Entertainment
Set in 1989, “The Djinn” tells the tale of a mute boy who accidentally opens the portals of evil. Writers/directors David Charbonier and Justin Powell created a scary yet heartfelt movie about growing up with a “Home Alone” and “The Little Mermaid” twists. You know why they created their main character mute? So, they didn’t […]

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May 14September 27
Movie Review: “Those Who Wish Me Dead” & “The Djinn”
- Entertainment
Two new movies this weekend include Angelina Jolie versus wildfire in “Those Who Wish Me Dead” in theaters and HBO Max and the supernatural thriller “The Djinn” also in theaters and on-demand. Which one is worth your time and money? I’d go with the genie! To see my complete interview for “The Djinn,” click here.

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August 10
Two Great Documentaries: “A Thousand Cuts” and “Boys State”
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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 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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