Cinema Royale

Waking up from Odin-Sleep just in time for THOR: RAGNAROK! On this episode of Cinema Royale I'll be joined by Jeff Lyles of Lyles' Movie Files to talk about the Asgardian thunder god's third (and best?) solo adventure! With Taika Waititi at the helm this one's expected to be one of Marvel's funniest movies yet, but does it live up to the hype? And what does it mean for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? 

I've been busy the last couple of weeks but it hasn't been for nothin'. Last weekend I attended the Middleburg Film Festival for the fifth time in its five-year history, and spent time chatting with Greta Gerwig about her directorial debut, LADY BIRD, starring Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf. The semi-autobiographical film follows a Sacramento girl as she prepares for college and leaving the nest, while dealing with a complicated relationship with her mother.

I'm joinied by fellow BFCA member Tim Gordon. Tune in and enjoy!

On a special episode of Cinema Royale, Peter Landesman, writer/director of CONCUSSION, PARKLAND, and the new Watergate drama MARK FELT: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE WHITE HOUSE, talks about Liam Neeson's performance as the infamous Deep Throat!

The wait is over! BLADE RUNNER 2049 is here and the reviews have been through the roof, but is it really better than Ridley Scott's 1982 original? Has Denis Villeneuve created a new sci-fi classic? We'll hash it out with Flixist.com's Matt Razak!

Plus we'll talk about the state of the Fast & Furious franchise and the feud that has broken out between Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson. Can Vin Diesel hold everything together? 

All of this and more on the latest episode of Cinema Royale! Enjoy!

On the latest episode of Cinema Royale, I'm joined by Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray to review Tom Cruise's latest, AMERICAN MADE, in which he jumps back into the pilot's seat for the first time since TOP GUN! Plus I want to get Chris' thoughts on the new FLATLINERS sequel starring Ellen Page! 

Finally, I'll take a look at the continuing dysfunction within DC Films as they announce a shift away from movie tie-ins. What was it about WONDER WOMAN that made them change their strategy? And is this a smart move?  

All of this and more so tune in and listen up!

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeff Bauman joined me on Cinema Royale this week to talk about the inspiring new film, STRONGER. The film centers on Bauman and how he became an unlikely heroic figure after his legs were destroyed in the Boston Marathon Bombing. 

The two talk about becoming fast friends while on the set, Jake's responsibility in tackling such a demanding role, and how Jeff felt seeing his life captured on screen. 

Tune in and check it out!

No really, that title is tongue in cheek but also kinda true. Is Pennywise the Clown more terrifying than Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy when she's ready to give some punk ass director the axe? She's been choppin' 'em down a lot lately, something the STAR WARS movies never had to deal with when George Lucas was in charge. So what's the problem? And can it be fixed? Matt Razak of Flixist.com calls in to look at Colin Trevorrow's exist from STAR WARS: EPISODE IX, and to of course to review Andres Muschietti's big screen adaptation of Stephen King's IT!

On a very special episode of Cinema Royale, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Danielle MacDonald, breakout star of the crowd-pleasing rap drama, PATTI CAKE$. Along with debuting director Geremy Jasper, she talked about walking into the role without knowing much about hip-hop, and what it took for her to gain the confidence needed to spit hot fire like she does in the film. 

Check it out and enjoy! And be sure to check out PATTI CAKE$ which is in theaters now!

After a few weeks away due to technical difficulties, Cinema Royale is back and it's like Hollywood was holding out waiting for me to return. That was nice of them. On this show I'm flying solo to review one of my favorite festival darlings, the hip-hop drama PATTI CAKE$ led by rising star Danielle MacDonald. Plus, Deadpool and Nick Fury try not to kill one another in THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD, and Steven Soderbergh returns with an all-star cast in LOGAN LUCKY!

Hopefully there won't be any technical issues like last week, because I'm joined by my homie from up north, Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray to talk about Taylor Sheridan's WIND RIVER, which stars two..count 'em two, Avengers in Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner! Ooooooh! Plus, a future Avenger, Brie Larson, stars in biopic, THE GLASS CASTLE, reuniting with her SHORT TERM 12 director!  And you how me and Chris do it, we might start talking about a whole rack of other movies while we're at it. 

Finally, I'll give my thoughts on Disney's exit from Netflix and what starting their own streaming service could mean for the entire industry. $$$$$$$$$$ is what it means for Disney, but you already knew that.

All this and more, so tune in to this week's show!