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Movie & TV Review

Civil War follows a team of political and military journalists in dystopian America. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Civil War’ a nail-biting masterpiece

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist April 19, 2024

Last weekend I had the opportunity to experience A24’s latest cinematic experience, “Civil War” (2024), in the immersive IMAX format. This unique film, written and directed by the talented Alex Garland,...

Masters of the Air is visually excellent but poorly paced. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Masters of the Air’ has compelling action, rough pacing

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist April 12, 2024

Last weekend I had the pleasure of finishing “Masters of the Air” (2024), a production by the renowned duo Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. This series, adapted from a book by Donald L. Miller, a former...

Robert Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor, Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress, Emma Stone won Best Actress and Cillian Murphy won Best Actor.

Cinema with Sam: Reactions to the 96th Academy Awards

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist March 22, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards took place during spring break, and there were many surprising winners and losers. Here are some quick reactions to a few of the Academy’s decisions. The Boy and the Heron...

Little Women (2019) is Greta Gerwigs best work. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

‘Little Women’ gives fresh, empowering take on classic tale

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist March 8, 2024

This week, in the spirit of International Women's Day, I will review one of my favorite movies of the past decade: Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” (2019), based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the...

Dune: Part Two serves as an epic sequel to its predecessor. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Dune: Part Two’ among greatest films of century

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist March 1, 2024

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to get into an early screening of Denis Villeneuve’s new science-fiction epic “Dune: Part Two” (2024), the sequel to “Dune” (2021). The film stars Timothée...

Bob Marley: One Love centers around the reggae musicians career. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ just another biopic

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 23, 2024

It seems like every year we get a new biopic about a famous musician, and the year 2024 is no different with Reinaldo Marcus Green’s biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” (2024) hitting the silver screen....

Band of Brothers follows the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Band of Brothers’ big budget blast

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 16, 2024

What is better than binge-watching one of your favorite shows while sick? Absolutely nothing! That’s precisely what I did last week with HBO’s “Band of Brothers” (2001), produced by Steven Spielberg...

When Harry Met Sally... is a rom-com for the books. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ is rom-com gold

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 9, 2024

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so I can think of no better time to rewatch and review my favorite rom-com of all time: Rob Reiner’s hilarious and heart-warming 1989 film “When Harry Met...

Maestro follows the life and career of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: Sam’s winter break favorites

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist January 26, 2024

I hope everyone had a relaxing break, an enjoyable holiday and got to watch some amazing movies. I surely did and I will share the best movies (and one television show) I saw this break. "Maestro" Directed,...

The Holdovers is a movie to rewatch every holiday season. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Christmas movie for the books

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist December 8, 2023

This week I saw Alexander Payne’s new drama-comedy “The Holdovers” (2023) written by David Hemingson. Known previously for his films “Sideways” (2004), “Election” (1999) and “The Descendents”...

Napoleon, while rushed at times, shines with its filmmaking. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Napoleon’ struggles with epic highs, lows

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist December 1, 2023

While I was home over break, I saw Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” (2023), starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte and Vanessa Kirby as Napoleon’s lover Josephine. Through the film’s two-and-a-half-hour...

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring saw a classic story brought to life through expert editing and sweeping cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Sam’s top 5 of all time

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist November 10, 2023

Finally, the day has arrived — my favorite movie of all time! I can’t believe that after all this time, we are finally here. My favorite movie is Peter Jackson’s 2001 epic, fantasy adventure film...

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