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Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there. I’m Sarah Knight Adamson, your National film and TV critic for Hollywood 360 Radio Network. “Tony” is rated R and playing in theaters now. Director Matt Johnson is known for his critically acclaimed film BlackBerry in (2023). Here he gives us somewhat of a bio-pic of the world famous chef Anthony Bourdain.

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The film stars as Tony, played by Dominic Sessa and focuses on the year 1970 in which Tony was 19 years of age, in Province-town, Massachusetts. We view his  early experiences with a tough, perfectionist chef played by the fantastic Antonio Banderas. We also see the chaotic and rigorous reality of his early restaurant kitchen life.

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Other cast members include, Emilia Jones who played his high school sweetheart and first wife. Leo Woodall plays a fellow is a kitchen worker who shows him the dark side of life using drugs and alcohol to fight the stress of the the job.

Again, this is Sarah Knight Adamson, Hollywood 360’s National Film and TV critic, check out my website Sarah’s Backstage Pass for reviews and interviews.“ Tony” is a great film, and I’m thrilled for Dominic Sessa as I interviewed him on the Red Carpet in Hollywood in 2023. We spoke about the movie “The Holdovers,” Alexander Payne’s Christmas comedy drama film, for which he won the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer and earned a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Sarah Knight Adamson August 22, 2026

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 14: (L-R) Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton, John Leguizamo, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Zendaya attend the premiere of “The Odyssey” presented by Universal Pictures on July 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, I’m Sarah Knight Adamson your National film and TV critic for Hollywood 360 Radio Network. “The Odyssey” is rated R and playing in theaters now. Director Christoper Nolan is known for the classic World War 2 hit movie Dunkirk (2017): here he takes us, and actor Matt Damon to an Greek. The film was shot on location in  Greece, Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Scotland and Malta.

The story is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, which by-the-way is a work of “mythological fiction.” While it uses real historical backdrops like the Trojan War and ancient Greek city-states. It is heavily layered with monsters, gods, and magic. 

Other cast members include, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron and Samantha Morton 

“The Odyssey” is now the best movie I’ve seen this year as it is very engaging, with jaw-dropping scenes of action and different scenery. Matt Damon is tremendous in his roll! 

Again, this is Sarah Knight Adamson, Hollywood 360’s National Film and TV critic, check out my website Sarah’s Backstage Pass for reviews and interviews.“ The Odyssey” is very engaging, although parents should know it’s not suitable for children. 

Sarah Knight Adamson July 25, 2026

Emily Blunt Photo by Niko Tavernise/Universal Picture – © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserve

Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, I’m Sarah Knight Adamson your National film and TV critic for Hollywood 360 Radio Network. “Disclosure Day” is rated PG-13 and playing in theaters now. Director Steven Spielberg is known for the classic alien film “ET,” here he brings us a similar science-fiction theme.

“Disclosure Day” has landed in London! Steven Spielberg and his star-studded cast including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo hit the red carpet at last night’s UK premiere #GettyEntertainment : @garethcattermole | @apdevlin | @davebenett : @indieboy

Emily Blunt known for her outstanding role in the “Devil Wears Prada 2” takes center stage. She plays a weather reporter who begins speaking in a strange language while live on the air. She can also know everything about a person just by looking at them. 

“Disclosure Day” also features Daniel who’s a part of a group of people formerly employed by a private contractor. He has a backpack full of disk drives that would expose secrets.  

“Disclosure Day” is one of the best movies I’ve seen this year as it is very engaging, with great scenes of action. Josh O’Conner, Eve Blankenship, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo all star.

Again, this is Sarah Knight Adamson, Hollywood 360’s National Film and TV critic, check out my website Sarah’s Backstage Pass for reviews and interviews.“ Disclosure Day” is enjoyable although parents should know it’s not suitable for younger children. 

Sarah Knight Adamson June 22, 2026

Discover the captivating documentary film “Lorne,” suitable for viewers aged 14 and older, which delves into the life of Lorne Michaels—a visionary producer, director, and the creative force behind the iconic TV show “Saturday Night Live.” Premiering in theaters on April 17, 2026, this film is now available for online streaming, offering an inspiring glimpse into the journey of one of television’s most influential figures. Don’t miss your chance to experience this compelling story!

Official poster “Lorne” Lorne Michaels stars in director Morgan Neville’s documentary LORNE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2026 All Rights Reserved.

As a long time fan of SNL, I’ve watched the show from it’s very first episode, and was immediately hooked! Yes, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner opened my eyes not only to comedy, also a focused locals look at New York City. Of course John Belushi was my favorite as he was born in Chicago and lived a few miles away from me growing up in Wheaton, IL. Chicago embraced John and Dan, yes the Blues Brothers were Chicago’s claim to fame. The legendary “Sweet Home Chicago” song always brings back so many memories.

Lorne Michaels stars in director Morgan Neville’s documentary LORNE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2026 All Rights Reserved.

What I so appreciated about the film was the workings of the show, I had no idea of the and especially what is expected of the talent. The jokes are written by cast members with help if needed although I was surprised to learn that the majority of the jokes are written by cast members, and the fact that each week they need to come up with new funny material. What I also enjoy about the show is that a person can actually mess up the lines and still laugh at his or her mistakes.

What is so awesome is to now take a look at the man behind the curtain. He doesn’t give much verbal feedback to his cast, only a a look or a gesture and what’s really great is you’ll now find out what those gestures mean. We also see Loren somewhat relaxing on is blueberry farm of which we are shown a small segment of that, a place where he can find peace and quiet, of which I understand as my own father an Excutive of a company and also a diplomat with our Washington DC world commerce bought a working farm with 180 acres that he rented out to farmers. It was his solace, a place of solitude for he and my mother.

Sarah Knight Adamson May 15, 2026

Be sure to check it out, playing now in theaters and online.

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Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, I’m Sarah Knight Adamson your National film and TV critic for Hollywood 360 Radio Network. I’m going to review two films, one for kids and one for adults. 

L to R: Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) in Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.                                 Photo credit: Nintendo and Illumination

“The Super Mario Galaxy” is an animated movie that is filling theaters, and lots of fun for kids. The “Nintendo’s Mario’ video game franchise is the basis for the film. It’s also the sequel to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” that came out in 2023.

Mario voiced by (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) they are living in the Mushroom Kingdom, ruled by Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy). The action starts when her long lost sister, Rosalina (Brie Larson) is captured by Bow-ser Jr. Of course Peach and Toad start a rescue mission. The problem is that Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser voiced by (Jack Black) are also on the quest to find Peach. 

Sarah Knight Adamson April 25,  2026

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Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) in Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. Photo credit: Nintendo and Illumination

Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there, I’m Sarah Knight Adamson your National film and TV critic for Hollywood 360 Radio Network. I’m going to review two films, one for kids and one for adults.

“The Super Mario Galaxy” is an animated movie that is filling theaters, and lots of fun for kids. The “Nintendo’s Mario’ video game franchise is the basis for the film. It’s also the sequel to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” that came out in 2023.

Mario voiced by (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) they are living in the Mushroom Kingdom, ruled by Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy). The action starts when her long lost sister, Rosalina (Brie Larson) is captured by Bow-ser Jr. Of course Peach and Toad start a rescue mission. The problem is that Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser voiced by (Jack Black) are also on the quest to find Peach.

Sarah Knight Adamson April 25,  2026

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It’s always wonderful to reach milestones. Saturday evening marked my 18th year as the national film and TV critic on the Hollywood 360 Radio Network. Yes, 18 years with the Hollywood 360 Radio Network!

The 2026 TV series “The Madison” stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn, whose husband, Preston, is played by Kurt Russell. The show is streaming on Paramount+ now.  It’s been nearly four decades since Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell shared the screen in “Tequila Sunrise” (1988) and are now enjoying Montana sunsets in creator and writer Taylor Sheridan’s “The Madison.”

Pictured (L-R): Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn and Matthew Fox as Paul Clyburn, in season 1, episode 1 of the Paramount+ series THE MADISON. Photo Credit: Emerson Miller /Paramount + © 2024 Viacom International Inc.

The wealthy couple’s permanent residence is in Manhattan, New York, as they attend fancy parties and dinners. We catch a glimpse of their beautifully decorated home amidst the hustle and bustle of New Yorkers as they scurry to work on the jam-packed sidewalks, next to bumper-to-bumper traffic. As the matriarch and self-described Big Apple “city mouse,” Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) is quoted as saying, “Mine is not a family designed to withstand tragedy.” We shockingly see her daughter get mugged on the street and her packages stolen. 

In southwest Montana, Preston and his brother Paul, played by Matthew Fox, love fly-fishing in the quaint Madison River. Paul lives there most of the time as he enjoys the peace and quiet, as well as the beautiful landscape of Montana. In viewing Preston with his friend enjoying the fresh air and beauty of Montana, it is very apparent from his smiles that he truly loves the land. When tragedy strikes and Stacy Clyburn is summoned to Montana to be near her husband, the series takes an interesting turn. Little does Stacy realize, she too begins to fall in love with the peace and quiet as well as the beautiful landscape of Montana.

In the series, you’ll meet Stacy’s three daughters and granddaughters as well as son in law’s. Together they learn the wonders and pitfalls of living so close to nature, animals, and insects. Yes, we see an encounter with bumble bees as well as other situations that require immediate attention. I found Preston’s diary and notes about Montana to be a great asset to the storytelling, as they’re from his perspective and let us learn more about him.

I appreciated what creator/writer Taylor Sheridan is trying to show us in his scripts and situations about the Montana landscape. A thought that appeared while I was watching it which made me smile is that it’s almost the opposite of what farm girl Dorothy in the “Wizard of Oz” encounters, when she arrives in the land of Oz, and says, “Toto, “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”  

The six episodes of the first season of The Madison can be viewed on Paramount +, the first three episodes dropped on March 14, 2026. The remaining three episodes were released on March 21, 2026. The great news is that The Madison has been renewed for a second season. 

Sarah Knight Adamson April 5,  2026

Interview with Michelle Pfeiffer https://sarahsbackstagepass.com/the-madison-interview-with-michelle-pfeiffer/ 

The movie “Project Hail Mary” rated PG-13 stars Ryan Gosling as a 6th-grade science teacher, Ryland Grace, whose former career was a researcher who studied the molecular basis of biological activity. He wakes up in outer space in a spaceship, with no idea how he got there. What’s comical, he says, “What, why me, I can’t even moonwalk!” We soon find out he’s been in an amnesiac coma and now needs to figure out a way back to his home.

We view Ryland protesting as he says, “Where am I?” Vaguely, he recalls what’s gone wrong back on earth. Microscopic black particles called astrophage are devouring the energy of the stars, including the sun. Earth will then enter a new ice age in about 30 years. We view a serious German commander, Eva (Sandra Huller, who sent a three-person international crew to the Tau Ceti solar system, the only place in the galaxy that is positively defending itself from the plague. The key is to send a team on a one-way mission, of which she’s already done; two of the astronauts aboard died earlier than planned. Ryland Grace was not supposed to be aboard the mission, yet he’s now in out-space and very much alive.

Andy Weir, the author of the 2021 book “Project Hail Mary,” is the basis for the film. “The Martian” (2015), starring Matt Damon, is another great outer-space film based on a book by Andy Weir.

The great thing about “Project Hail Mary” is that Ryland makes friends with a space creature with whom he can communicate. At times, we even see them hugging each other. The space creature appears as a large, five-legged spider about the size of a monkey, with a body like rock or concrete. Their communication with each other is comical as ‘Rocky’ now becomes Ryland’s friend. They both teach each other about their planet, and communicate using a computer. The story is creative and fun to view, with a few twists and turns.

Ryan Gosling shines in this film, delivering an unforgettable performance over its captivating 2 hours and 30 minutes. His remarkable ability to connect with a rock is both entertaining and impressive! He truly deserves an Academy Award nomination for his outstanding talent. Don’t miss this incredible experience in space and his amazing preformance.

Sarah Knight Adamson March 27, 2026

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Sarah’s Hollywood 360 Radio Review of GOAT

“GOAT” is a PG-rated, family-friendly animated movie that explores the challenges faced by smaller boys in competitive sports, particularly basketball.  The story follows an underdog named Will Harris, a determined young goat, as he navigates the competitive world of sports. Voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, Will is portrayed with outstanding animation that brings his character to life. The film features a fast-paced narrative that fosters compassion and empathy for Will as he takes on the larger competitors in his world, known as “biggies” for their size.

Throughout the movie, audiences are introduced to various animals and birds considered “biggies,” including a panther, a polar bear, a horse, a rhino, and an ostrich. Will wants to be the “Greatest of All Time,” which is a play on words in the story, as the letters GOAT also stand for an acronym. The sport is called roarball in this make-believe world of animals playing sports and having human characteristics. Stephen Curry, an NBA player widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history, is a producer of the movie.

Stephen Curry, NBA Player, Producer of GOAT

he vibrant colors, fast-paced scenes, and beautiful water-colored backdrops set this animated film apart. People are connecting with this film, as it creates compassion and empathy for a very small Will. The same studio, Sony, that brought us the eye-popping animation for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, brings its talents back here.

We do see Will, as an underdog, or shall I say undergoat, (ha ha,) get his chance to play in the big leagues when a horse from the rival team named, Mane Attraction, (Aaron Pierre) sees Will practicing at an outdoor court. They play together in a challenging one-on-one match in which Will holds his own, yet doesn’t win. A crowd gathered to watch, and a video was uploaded showing his skills. It quickly went viral. Will is signed by Flo (Jenifer Lewis), the owner of the Thorns, hoping that Will, as a novelty, will draw fans to the declining team to fill stadium seats.

Yes, Will gets his chance, but the team’s star player, Jett Fillmore, voiced by Gabrielle Union, doesn’t like the attention being taken away from her. She actually fights tooth and nail, so Will doesn’t get the ball and shots he deserves. I found this part of the story interesting because jealousy and rivalry do happen in sports, and Will is given a double whammy! Yup, not only is he an undergoat, he’s also given another problem to solve. As not to give away the surprise ending, you’ll need to check out the film to know the answer.

Calvin LeBlanc’s Review ★★★½  The movie “GOAT” is about a goat who wants to play professional  roarball. But goats are small and all the other players are big so everyone thinks goats are small so goats can’t play.

GOAT movie Stadium (Sony)

But what I like the most in the movie is the stadiums  There is a forest stadium, a desert and ice. In conclusion, watch the movie.

Calvin LeBlanc, March 8, 2026, Sarah’s Grandson  Age 10

The series “Being Gordon Ramsey” premieres today on Netflix, Wednesday, February 18th, and here’s the good news: the series has six episodes that all drop at the same time. Having seen all six episodes, I can tell you it’s fantastic as filmmakers of the series had exclusive access to the Ramsay family for one year, documenting how Ramsey balances work and family while building five, yes five, new restaurants in one of the tallest buildings in London, at 62 Bishopsgate. His life is shown as a husband and father, with his wife, Tana, and their six children.

I have always enjoyed watching food documentaries, and during my time as a paid food and restaurant critic for the Chicago Tribune, I had the opportunity to dine and savor cuisine at many of Gordon Ramsay’s renowned restaurants, both in the USA and London. Recently, I was thrilled to discover that a new Gordon Ramsay restaurant opened just a mile from my home in Naperville, IL. I eagerly visited on its opening day and have been captivated by the dining experience there multiple times since.

What I especially appreciated about the Gordon Ramsay series was seeing the family side of Ramsey as well as his journey to success, and I learned, as others will, that he now has 90 restaurants worldwide. When it comes to celebrity chefs, no one tops Gordon Ramsay in terms of productivity. The world-renowned Michelin-star-winning chef has worked in thousands of kitchens. There’s a reason he’s known as the “100-mile-an-hour-chef.”

Gordon with his daughter Tilly. (Netflix)

Here we view Gordon in heartwarming moments with children, as his oldest daughter, Tilly Ramsay (Matilda), is a recognized cook, television presenter, and author known for her own series “Dish It Out” on Prime Video. She gained notoriety through “Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch,” a cooking show aimed for kids as she creates various dishes of British and U.S. cuisine. Each episode features its own theme, and Tilly works to prepare a meal for her family surrounding that theme.

Gordon with his wife Tana (Netflix)

We also view Gordon speaking heartbreakingly honest about his own father, who was an alcoholic with a mean temper, and he had shame over wearing patches on his torn pants. From diving deeper, I learned that he was always hungry and lived in a house with no food. He grew up on a council estate in Glasgow with a single mother who struggled to feed four children. He felt embarrassed using vouchers to get free shepherd’s pie at school. He’s described eating pinto beans, crackers, and, at times, only macaroni salad for days, and mentioned having to survive on very little.

His Bishopsgate project appears to be his most challenging yet, as we see a few of the problems involved with design, paint colors, and patrons seeking out his newest and latest ventures. I definitely plan to garner a reservation when we visit London later this year. Yes, I’d say check out this excellent six-part TV series, “Being Gordon Ramsey,” streaming on Netflix today.

Sarah Knight Adamson© February 18, 2026

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