Saturday, August 28, 2021

Movie with Abe: Aristocrats

I had the chance to see another very worthwhile Japan Cuts selection, “Aristocrats.” I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Friday, August 27, 2021

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!


New to Theaters: Together, Unapologetic
New to Theaters and VOD: No Man of God
New to VOD: Welcome to Happiness
New to Amazon Prime Video: The Courier
New to Hulu: We Broke Up, Disobedience, Love and Monsters, In the Earth, Four Good Days

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Movie with Abe: Together

James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan are both terrific in “Together,” a pandemic movie that's both funny and powerful, opening tomorrow in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Movie with Abe: Till Death

Megan Fox stars in a thriller about a woman literally chained to her dead husband and struggling to survive, “Till Death,” which is now on DVD and is definitely not a must-see. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Interview with Abe: Welcome to Happiness

I had a lot of fun talking to director Oliver Thompson and stars Paget Brewster and Brendan Sexton III for ShockYa about their film “Welcome to Happiness,” which debuts its director's cut/special edition on VOD this Friday. Watch our conversation in full below!


Monday, August 23, 2021

Movie with Abe: The Protégé

Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, and Michael Keaton star in the entertaining action movie, “The Protégé,” which is coming to theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Magnificent Meyersons

There are some positive plotlines and characters in “The Magnificent Meyersons,” but overall this family comedy, which is now playing in theaters, doesn't really work. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Movie with Abe: Annette

Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard star in a truly unique and memorable musical, “Annette,” which arrives on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: It's a Summer Film

The popular Japanese film “It's a Summer Film” made its U.S. premiere at Japan Cuts. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Movie with Abe: Last of the Wolves

The very violent but compelling Japanese crime film “Last of the Wolves” made its North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Friday, August 20, 2021

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!


New to Theaters: Wildland, Ma Belle My Beauty, Flag Day, The Protégé, The Magnificent Meyersons
New to DVD: The Truffle Hunters, Small Axe, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
New to Amazon Prime Video: Annette
New to Hulu: Blast Beat, Jungleland

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Movie with Abe: Flag Day

Dylan Penn stars alongside her real-life father Sean Penn in “Flag Day,” a film with memorable performances that is now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Interviews with Abe: CODA

I was delighted to be able to participate in conversations with the director and stars of one of my favorite films of the year, “CODA.” Check out excerpts of the interviews with director Siân Heder and stars Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Daniel Durant, and Troy Kotsur at Cinema Daily US. Read my review of the film from Sundance here.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Movie with Abe: Beckett

John David Washington headlines a decent if unmemorable thriller, “Beckett,” now streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!


New to Theaters and Apple TV Plus: CODA
New to Theaters: Not Going QuietlyRespect, White as Snow
New to Theaters and VOD: The Meaning of Hitler
New to VOD: Naked Singularity, Swan Song
New to Netflix: Misha and the Wolves, Beckett, Quartet
New to Hulu: Together Together, AWOL

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Movie with Abe: Respect

Jennifer Hudson is the best reason to see the otherwise standard biopic “Respect,” which opens in theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Monday, August 9, 2021

Interview with Abe: Cosmo Jarvis


I had a chance to pose questions to an actor who has very much impressed me in a few roles, Cosmo Jarvis, centered on his part in “The Evening Hour.” Check out my interview with him at ShockYa. Read my review of the film here and watch my video review here.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Movie with Abe: Naked Singularity

I was intrigued and generally engaged by “Naked Singularity,” which is now playing in theaters and coming to VOD this Friday. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Movie with Abe: The Suicide Squad

I liked the new blockbuster sequel, “The Suicide Squad,” which is now playing in theaters and on HBO Max, much more than the first film.. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Friday, August 6, 2021

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!


New to Theaters: Naked Singularity, Swan Song
New to Theaters and HBO Max: The Suicide Squad
New to Theaters and VOD: John and the Hole
New to Theaters and Digital: Whirlybird
New to DVD: The Killing of Two Lovers
New to Netflix: Vivo, Magnolia
New to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video: Catch Me If You Can
New to Hulu: Princess Cyd, Watchmen

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Movie with Abe: Vivo

I absolutely loved “Vivo,” a new animated musical with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda now streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Interview with Abe: Fully Realized Humans

I had so much fun speaking to Joshua Leonard and Jess Weixler for Cinema Daily US about creating their expectant parents comedy Fully Realized Humans, which is now available on VOD and should go right on your watchlist. Watch our conversation in full below!


Monday, August 2, 2021

Movie with Abe: The Green Knight

I really did not like A24's newest film, “The Green Knight,” now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Movie with Abe: The Last Mercenary

Jean-Claude Van Damme anchors the light, entertaining action-comedy “The Last Mercenary,” now streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.