All posts by: Ron Jacobsohn

Don’t you think that some classics should receive immunity from being made into sequels? Can anyone in their right mind imagine a sequel to “Gone with the Wind” or “Westside Story” or “My Fair Lady” or “The Sound of Music” or even “Citizen Kane”? I believe “Mary Poppins” should’ve been on that list, I know Julie […]

This movie feels almost ripped from the headlines, a heart wrenching story about a mother’s love for her opioid addicted son, desperately trying to help him find his way. “Ben is Back” is a compelling interesting twist on the traditional Hollywood family drama as it gives us an insight of the affects that one family […]

The long awaited Fox biopic about Queen frontman Freddy Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody, is finally here and it is living up to all the hype that has been surrounding its release. Mr. Robot’s, Rami Malik, completely embodies Mercury from his days as the unknown Farrokh Bulsara, a son of Farsi conservative immigrant, to his flamboyant over the top […]

Upon hearing the title of this movie, The Sisters Brothers, you really can’t start to imagine what this movie is about, however, it becomes clear once the movie begins. Two acting giants, John C. Reilly, and Joaquin Phoenix make this seemingly simple western story into something truly compelling worthy of awards consideration. The Venice Film […]

This is the third telling of the story of an established musician helping a struggling singer find the limelight, while his own life is in a downward spiral. Lady Gaga in the current incarnation is following in the footsteps of Hollywood giants, Judy Garland (1954) and Barbara Streisand (1976).Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (aka Lady Gaga) […]