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Luca Guadagnino's "Queer" (2024), blends the director's creative direction with an all-star cast. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Queer’ is another filmic success for Luca Guadagnino

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist October 11, 2024

I was lucky enough to see Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Queer” (2024) at the New York Film Festival for its U.S. Premiere this past weekend. Based on William S. Burroughs’ novel of the same name,...

"Megalopolis" is preceded by highly touted Coppola films, such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Megalopolis’ big money went to little use

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist October 4, 2024

I had the opportunity to see legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola’s new film “Megalopolis” (2024) this past weekend in the immersive IMAX format. Starring Adam Driver, the film follows genius...

"Batman: Caped Crusader" features well-loved characters like Batman and Harley Quinn. (Photo courtesy of Batman Wiki)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ brings new feel to classic series

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist September 27, 2024

Sept. 20 was National Batman Day, celebrating the 85th anniversary of Batman's first appearance in the comics all the way back in 1939. This past summer, Amazon Prime Studios paired up with legendary...

"Rings of Power" serves as prequel series to the beloved "Lord of the Rings" franchise. (Photo courtesy of ScreenRant)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Rings of Power’ season 2 soars in quality

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist September 6, 2024

Last week, Amazon Prime Video released the three-episode premiere of season two of its original series “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.” The show stars Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo and...

"Alien: Romulus" is a summer blockbuster continuation of the iconic supernatural horror franchise. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Cinema with Sam: Sam’s summer media binge

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist August 30, 2024

After a relaxing summer spent watching some great media and entertainment, here are five of my favorite movies and TV shows that I saw: Alien: Romulus Written by Rodo Sayagues and directed by Fede...

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" showcases multiple generations of the iconic team. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” more chill than cheese

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist April 26, 2024

In “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024), the fourth and latest installment of the franchise, the members of the Spengler family return to the Ghostbusters’ roots in New York City where they encounter...

"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 Gerwig's 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 musician's 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....

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