Daily film reviews, weekly features, and seasonal awards coverage from a film enthusiast.
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Movie with Abe: Bruised
Halle Berry makes his directorial debut with “Bruised,” which is now playing in theaters and streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Friday, November 26, 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: Encanto
New to Theaters and Showtime: The Humans
New to Netflix: Bruised, Vita and Virginia
New to Hulu: Die in a Gunfight, Pig
New to Theaters: Encanto
New to Theaters and Showtime: The Humans
New to Netflix: Bruised, Vita and Virginia
New to Hulu: Die in a Gunfight, Pig
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Movie with Abe: The Humans
A strong cast comes together for an unnerving family Thanksgiving in “The Humans,” from writer-director Stephen Karam, based on his own play. It's now playing in theaters and on Showtime. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Interviews with Abe: Encanto
I was excited to have the opportunity to get to speak to stars Stephanie Beatriz and Diane Guerrero for Awards Radar about their film “Encanto,” which is now playing in theaters. Watch our conversations in full below and read my article on some background of the film and other talent involved!
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Movie with Abe: Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn
One of the most bizarre movies I've seen this year is “Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn,” Romania's official Oscar submission for Best International Feature. It's definitely interesting, and I would say worth watching if the content doesn't seem too objectionable. Now playing in NY theaters and opening more widely soon. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Movie with Abe: The Power of the Dog
Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a superb performance in “The Power of the Dog,” from director Jane Campion. It's playing in theaters now and coming to Netflix on December 1st. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.
Friday, November 19, 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: C’mon C’mon, The Power of the Dog, Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, India Sweets and Spices, Mothering Sunday, The First Wave, The Real Charlie Chaplin, King Richard, Bruised
New to DVD: The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Flag Day
New to Amazon Prime Video: Beginners
New to Theaters: C’mon C’mon, The Power of the Dog, Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, India Sweets and Spices, Mothering Sunday, The First Wave, The Real Charlie Chaplin, King Richard, Bruised
New to DVD: The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Flag Day
New to Amazon Prime Video: Beginners
Thursday, November 18, 2021
DOC NYC: A Tree of Life
“A Tree of Life,” which is screening at DOC NYC, is a sensitive look at a devastating attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburgh. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
DOC NYC: The First Wave
“The First Wave,” which is screening at DOC NYC and opening in theaters Friday, shows how COVID transformed New York City. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
DOC NYC: The Rossellinis
“The Rossellinis,” which is screening at DOC NYC, examines the implications of fame on family. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Movie with Abe: Belfast
One of the best films of the year is Kenneth Branagh's “Belfast,” which is now in theaters and which I think is going to win Best Picture at the Oscars. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Friday, November 12, 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: Belfast
New to DVD: Hope, Respect, Witch Hunt, Wildland, White as Snow, Swan Song, Four Good Days
New to Netflix: Passing
New to Amazon Prime Video: Mayor Pete
New to Theaters: Belfast
New to DVD: Hope, Respect, Witch Hunt, Wildland, White as Snow, Swan Song, Four Good Days
New to Netflix: Passing
New to Amazon Prime Video: Mayor Pete
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Movie with Abe: Gaza Mon Amour
Hiam Abbass and Salim Dau star in “Gaza Mon Amour,” which was Palestine's official Oscar submission for Best International Feature last year and is now playing in theaters and on VOD. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Movie with Abe: Mayor Pete
I very much enjoyed “Mayor Pete,” which I saw at NewFest and premieres this Friday on Amazon Prime Video. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.
Monday, November 8, 2021
Movie with Abe: Finch
Tom Hanks stars in “Finch,” which is now streaming on Apple TV+. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Interviews with Abe: Mark, Mary and Some Other People
I was excited to have the opportunity to get to speak to director Hannah Marks and stars Hayley Law and Ben Rosenfield for ShockYa about their film “Mark, Mary and Some Other People,” which is now playing in theaters, on demand, and on digital. Watch our conversations in full below! Read my review of the film from Tribeca.
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Interview with Abe: The Beta Test
I had the chance to speak with Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, the directors, writers, and stars of “The Beta Test,” now playing in theaters and VOD. Check out my great conversation with them for Cinema Daily US below.
Friday, November 5, 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: Spencer
New to Theaters and VOD: The Beta Test
New to Theaters, On Demand, and Digital: Mark, Mary, and Some Other People
New to DVD: Nine Days, Best Sellers, Pig
New to Amazon Prime Video: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
New to Apple TV+: Finch
New to Theaters: Spencer
New to Theaters and VOD: The Beta Test
New to Theaters, On Demand, and Digital: Mark, Mary, and Some Other People
New to DVD: Nine Days, Best Sellers, Pig
New to Amazon Prime Video: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
New to Apple TV+: Finch
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Interview with Abe: Eran Kolirin
I had the chance to speak with director Eran Kolirin about his film “Let It Be Morning,” which is screening at the Other Israel Film Festival as its opening night film and serves as Israel's official Oscar submission for Best International Film Festival. Watch my great conversation with him for The Film Experience below!
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Movie with Abe: Spencer
Kristen Stewart stars as Princess Diana in “Spencer,” which opens in theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Movie with Abe: Army of Thieves
I very much enjoyed “Army of Thieves,” which is now streaming on Netflix, and serves as a great standalone prequel to “Army of the Dead.” I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.
Monday, November 1, 2021
Interview with Abe: Reed Birney
I had the chance to speak with Reed Birney, an excellent member of the four-person ensemble in “Mass.” Check out my great conversation with him for Cinema Daily US below. Read my review of the film from Sundance here.