Rating (Anticipated): 4.5/5 Stars (A Triumphant, Emotionally Charged Finale) Director: Jon M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Ariana Grande (Glinda), Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero) Genre: Musical Fantasy / Origin Story / Political Drama Setting: Oz, several years after the events of the second film, during a harsh winter. WICKED 3: CHRISTMAS AT SHIZ is a powerful, […]
Rating (Anticipated): 3/5 Stars (Sweet, High-Concept Holiday Cheer) Director: Nancy Meyers Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold. Genre: Holiday Romantic Comedy / Mystery Setting: A competitive, high-pressure corporate office in Chicago during Christmas. MY SECRET SANTA: THE MYSTERY OF THE MITTENS is a charming, if predictable, holiday rom-com centered on the chaos that ensues when a […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4.5/5 Stars (Wickedly Witty, High-Stakes Cozy Mystery) Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie Genre: Cozy Mystery / Ensemble Comedy / Espionage Thriller Setting: Coopers Chase Retirement Village, Kent, and the murky world of MI5. THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB 2: THE MAN WHO DIED TWICE is a delightful, yet surprisingly […]
Rating (Anticipated): 3.5/5 Stars (Warm Atmosphere, Predictable Holiday Heart) Director: Kenny Ortega Starring: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Dolly Parton Genre: Holiday Comedy, Addiction Recovery, Family Support Setting: A secluded ranch in Montana, Present Day A MONTANA FAMILY CHRISTMAS: THE HIDDEN PROMISE is a cozy, visually appealing Christmas film centered on the emotional difficulty of inheriting […]