Movie with Abe: Intrusion

Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall-Green star in “Intrusion,” a lackluster home invasion thriller now streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Blue Bayou

Justin Chon directs and stars in “Blue Bayou,” a compelling look at the trauma of family separation now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Auschwitz Report

Slovakia's Oscar submission for Best International Feature last year, “The Auschwitz Report,” is an important national story about the Holocaust now playing in theaters and on demand. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

TIFF with Abe: Silent Night

I really enjoyed “Silent Night,” which debuted at TIFF, an entertaining and admittedly dark look at normalcy at the end of the world. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

TIFF with Abe: Charlotte

“Charlotte,” which debuted at TIFF, is a powerful and creative animated portrait of artist Charlotte Salomon, who was killed in the Holocaust at age twenty-six. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

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: Dear Evan Hansen, The Guilty, I’m Your Man
New to Theaters and VOD: The Auschwitz Report
New to DVD: F9: The Fast Saga, I Carry You with Me
New to Netflix: The Starling, Intrusion

Movie with Abe: Dear Evan Hansen

The highly anticipated movie version of the hit Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” arrives in theaters this Friday - and it's a solid update. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Best Sellers

Michael Caine and Aubrey Plaza make an unlikely but terrific duo in “Best Sellers,” now playing in theaters and on demand. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

TIFF with Abe: Lakewood

Naomi Watts stars as a mother desperately trying to help her son during an active shooter situation in “Lakewood,” which debuted at TIFF. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Interviews with Abe: Everybody's Talking About Jamie

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to speak with actors Max Harwood and Richard E. Grant Cinema Daily US about their new film Everybody's Talking About Jamie, which is now available on Amazon Prime Video. Watch our conversations in full below!

TIFF with Abe: Jagged

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up most of the films I see for Cinema Daily US. Head over there to read my take on “Jagged,” an Alanis Morissette biopic weakened by the singer's rejection of the film.

TIFF with Abe: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up most of the films I see for Cinema Daily US. Head over there to read my take on “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain,” a bizarre tribute to a futuristic animal artist.

TIFF with Abe: Encounter

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up most of the films I see for Cinema Daily US. Head over there to read my take on “Encounter,” which stars Riz Ahmed and spotlights family in a sci-fi drama.

TIFF with Abe: The Guilty

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up most of the films I see for Cinema Daily US. Head over there to read my take on “The Guilty,” the English-language remake of the “Danish film of the same name.”

TIFF with Abe: The Starling

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up most of the films I see for Cinema Daily US. Head over there to read my take on “The Starling,” an upbeat look at loss and relationship building.

Movie with Abe: The Mad Women's Ball

I was very impressed with “The Mad Women's Ball,” which debuted at TIFF and is now available on Amazon Prime Video. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Jessica Chastain is unrecognizable and incredible in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” opposite Andrew Garfield in a wild story that premiered at TIFF and is now out in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

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: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
New to Theaters and VOD: Best Sellers, Prisoners of the Ghostland
New to DVD: Zola, Whirlybird, The Human Factor
New to Amazon Prime Video: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, The Mad Women’s Ball
New to Hulu: Colette

TIFF with Abe: All My Puny Sorrows

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up a few films for The Film Experience. Head over there to read my take on “All My Puny Sorrows,” which features very strong performances from actresses Alison Pill and Sarah Gadon.

TIFF with Abe: Petite Maman

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up a few films for The Film Experience. Head over there to read my take on “Petite Maman,” director Céline Sciamma’s follow-up to “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”

TIFF Interview: Manny Perez

As part of my TIFF coverage, I got to interview Manny Perez for the second time, this time for his directorial debut, “La Soga 2,” once again for Cinema Daily US. Watch the conversation below!

TIFF with Abe: Mothering Sunday

I’m excited to be covering the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. I'm watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm writing up most of the films I see for Cinema Daily US. Head over there to read my take on “Mothering Sunday,” an ode to love, loss, and dreams of a different life.

Movie with Abe: Dating and New York

I really enjoyed the romantic comedy “Dating and New York,” now playing in theaters and on demand. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

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: Language Lessons, Small Engine Repair
New to Theaters and VOD: Dating and New York
New to Digital: Language Arts
New to DVD: Together Together
New to Netflix: Paradise Hills
New to Amazon Prime Video: The Voyeurs
New to Hulu: The Killing of Two Lovers, Flower, La La Land

Interviews with Abe: The Voyeurs

I was delighted to have the chance to speak with actors Justice Smith and Ben Hardy for Cinema Daily US about their new film The Voyeurs, which debuts tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video. Watch our conversations in full below!

Movie with Abe: Small Engine Repair

John Pollono directs and stars in “Small Engine Repair,” featuring fine performances from him and from Jon Bernthal, Shea Whigham, and Ciara Bravo. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Language Arts

Ashley Zukerman and Sarah Shahi star in “Language Arts,” a look at ability and acceptance. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Who You Think I Am

Juliette Binoche stars and impresses in “Who You Think I Am,” a strong drama about Internet deception now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

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: Who You Think I Am
New to Theaters and VOD: The Big Scary S Word, Wild Indian
New to DVD: Sun Children, In the Heights, 12 Mighty Orphans
New to Netflix: Worth
New to Amazon Prime Video: Cinderella, 21 Grams
New to Hulu: Undine

Movie with Abe: Cinderella

I very much enjoyed the modern musical update of “Cinderella,” which arrives on Amazon Prime Video this Friday. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.