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 members addiction has on the whole …
Read More »Ron Jacobsohn Reviews Bohemian Rhapsody
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 days as Freddy Mercury. The …
Read More »Ron Jacobsohn Reviews The Sisters Brothers
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 Festival already gave its seal …
Read More »Ron Jacobsohn Reviews A Star is Born
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) is undoubtedly the flick’s huge …
Read More »Ron Jacobsohn Review A Simple Favor
It is very seldom that a fascinating movie trailer turns out to be a surprisingly good movie, A Simple Favor, is one of those rare movies. It is categorized as a thriller yet it feels much more black humor comedy, the cast includes Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick and Malaysian hottie, Henry Golding, who by now everyone knows from his title …
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