Stay Up to Date with Movies with Abe

Apologies for the lack of updates in the past few months. I've been hard at work freelancing for a number of other outlets and haven't had much time to share the many reviews, interviews, film festival dispatches, and awards season coverage here. To stay updated, follow along with my MuckRack portfolio, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Movie with Abe: BlackBerry

“BlackBerry,” which is now available everywhere you rent movies, is an entertaining and eye-opening fictionalized account of a major technical breakthrough. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Deven MacNair

I spoke with stunt coordinator Deven MacNair about her work on “Bottoms,” which is now playing in theaters. Check out the interview at Below the Line News.

Movie with Abe: Mob Land

“Mob Land,” now playing in theaters, on demand, and on digital, is a dark look at the temptation of crime and the inevitability of repercussions. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Marc Turtletaub

I had the pleasure of speaking with director Marc Turtletaub about his film “Jules,” now in theaters, for Cinema Daily US. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Interview with Abe: Arvin Chen and Abigail Hing Wen

I had the pleasure of speaking with director Arvin Chen and author Abigail Hing Wen about their film “Love in Taipei,” now streaming on Paramount+, for Cinema Daily US. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Interview with Abe: Charlotte Regan

I had the pleasure of speaking with director Charlotte Regan about her film “Scrapper,” now in theaters, for Cinema Daily US. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Interview with Abe: Emma Seligman

I had the pleasure of speaking with director Emma Seligman about her film “Bottoms,” now in theaters, for AwardsWatch. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Interview with Abe: Guy Nattiv

I spoke with director Guy Nattiv about his new film “Golda,” which is now playing in theaters. Check out the interview at Above the Line.

Movie with Abe: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

“You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” now playing on Netflix, is a fun celebration of Judaism and being a teenager with surprising substance. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Mondays: See You 'This' Week

“Mondays: See You 'This' Week,” making its North American premiere at Japan Cuts, is an enjoyable time-loop group project. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Single8

“Single8,” making its New York premiere at Japan Cuts, is a celebration of a love of filmmaking and unbridled creativity. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Amy Redford

I had the pleasure of speaking with director Amy Redford about her new film “What Comes Around,” which is now in theaters, for Cinema Daily US. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Interview with Abe: Morrisa Maltz

I had the pleasure of speaking with director Morrisa Maltz about her new film “The Unknown Country,” which is now in theaters, for Cinema Daily US. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Movie with Abe: Bad Education

“Bad Education,” making its North American Premiere at the New York Asian Film FEstival, is a dark tale of life and consequences. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan's latest “Oppenheimer,” comes to theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for Film Factual - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Barbie

I really liked “Barbie,” in theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for Below the Line News - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Biosphere

“Biosphere,” now in theaters and on demand, is an intriuging look at friendship and survival. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Tiger Within

“Tiger Within,” now in theaters and on VOD, is a tale of acceptance and growth. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Joy Ride

“Joy Ride,” opening in theaters tomorrow, is a very funny R-rated comedy. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Wildflower

“Wildflower,” which is now streaming on Hulu, boasts a great cast but isn't quite as effective as it could be. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

I was surprised how much I liked “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” in theaters tomorrow. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Not Beer

I found the 72-minute film “Not Beer,” now available virtually as part of the Chicago Japan Film Collective, quite engaging. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: The Future

I’m thrilled to be covering a few selections remotely from the Tribeca Festival this year and will share my reviews here once they’re live.

“The Future,” which is showing at Tribeca in the International Narrative Competition, is a thought-provoking multi-character study. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Blood for Dust

I’m thrilled to be covering a few selections remotely from the Tribeca Festival this year and will share my reviews here once they’re live.

“Blood for Dust,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section, is a dreary and unnerving crime thriller. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Asteroid City

Wes Anderson’s latest film, “Asteroid City,” now playing in theaters, isn’t my favorite of his, but I still enjoyed it. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Elemental

Pixar's latest, “Elemental,” in theaters tomorrow, is a delight. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Shila Ommi

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shila Ommi about voicing Cinder Lumen in “Elemental,” in theaters this Friday, for Cinema Daily US. Watch our conversation in full below.

 

Tribeca with Abe: The Line

I’m thrilled to be covering a few selections remotely from the Tribeca Festival this year and will share my reviews here once they’re live.

“The Line,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Narrative section, is a cautionary tales about fraternities that doesn’t offer anything new to contemplate. I reviewed the film for AwardsWatch - head over there to read my review.

Tribeca with Abe: Against All Enemies

I’m thrilled to be covering a few selections remotely from the Tribeca Festival this year and will share my reviews here once they’re live.

“Against All Enemies,” which is showing at Tribeca in the Spotlight Documentary section, is an engaging and informative film about extremist recruitment of veterans. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Little Mermaid

I very much enjoyed the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - 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 in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Sanctuary, Master Gardener
New to DVD: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Moving On
New to Prime Video: She Said
New to Paramount+: Three Thousand Years of Longing

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

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

New to Theaters: The Starling Girl, L’immensita
New to Netflix: A Man Called Otto
New to Prime Video: Till
New to Hulu: Saint Omer, To the End
New to Apple TV+: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

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

New to Theaters: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, What’s Love Got to Do With It
New to DVD: Baby Ruby
New to Prime Video: I Am Not Your Negro
New to Hulu: Frank

Movie with Abe: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

I was delighted to once again be able to participate in a video review with fellow critic Matthew Schuchman for Cinema Daily US as part of the site's Above the Line vs Below the Line series. Check out our discussion of the film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” coming to theaters this Friday:

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

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

New to Theaters: The End of Sex
New to DVD: Return to Seoul, Triangle of Sadness
New to Netflix: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
New to Hulu: There There

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

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

New to Theaters: Carmen, Somewhere in Queens, Other People’s Children
New to DVD: Emily, Poser, Cocaine Bear, Marlowe
New to VOD: Blueback
New to Netflix: The Mustang
New to Prime Video: Judy Blume Forever, Happy Happy
New to Hulu: Serious Moonlight

Interview with Abe: Ray Romano

I had the pleasure of speaking with Ray Romano, who makes his directorial debut with “Somewhere in Queens,” in theaters tomorrow. Check out the interview at Above the Line.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

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

New to Theaters: Wild Life
New to VOD and DVD: iMordecai
New to DVD: Living, One Fine Morning, A Lot of Nothing
New to Prime Video: Kill Me Three Times, Life Itself
New to Hulu: The Weekend

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

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

New to Theaters: How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Joyland, Showing Up
New to Netflix: Holy Spider, The Mauritanian
New to Prime Video: Bros
New to Hulu: Body at Brighton Rock

Movie with Abe: Tetris

I had the chance to see the fun new film “Tetris,” which is now streaming on Apple TV+, at its world premiere at SXSW. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - 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 in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters and VOD: Space Oddity, Acidman
New to DVD: The Son
New to Hulu: Hunt
New to Apple TV+: Tetris

Interview with Abe: Yvette M. Amirian

I had a very worthwhile conversation about the role of editing with Yvette M. Amirian, who worked on “The Integrity of Joseph Chambers,” now playing in theaters. Check out the interview at Below the Line.

Movie with Abe: Boston Strangler

Keira Knightley dependably anchors a journalism-driven serial killer thriller, “Boston Strangler,” now streaming on Hulu. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Lindsay MacKay

I spoke with director Lindsay MacKay about one of the best films I saw at TIFF last year, “The Swearing Jar,” which made its premiere at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section. Check out the interview at Above the Line.

Interview with Abe: Tere Duncan

I had a very interesting conversation about clothing and storytelling with costume designer Tere Duncan, who worked on “A Good Person,” now playing in theaters. Check out the interview at Below the Line.

Movie with Abe: A Good Person

Florence Pugh stars in Zach Braff’s latest film, “A Good Person,” now playing 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 in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: A Good Person, The Lost King, Walk Up
New to DVD: Babylon, Seriously Red
New to Netflix: Carol
New to Prime Video: Top Gun: Maverick, Nope
New to Hulu: Inu-oh, Call Jane
New to HBO Max: All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

SXSW with Abe: Parachute

Brittany Snow makes a strong directorial debut with “Parachute,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Northern Comfort

A fear of flying makes for over-the-top comedy fare in “Northern Comfort,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

SXSW Interview with Abe: Tony Tost

I spoke with director Tony Tost about his debut feature film “Americana,” which made its premiere at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section. Check out the interview at Above the Line.

SXSW Interview with Abe: Luke Gilford

I had the chance to speak with Luke Gilford about his directorial debut, “National Anthem,” ahead of its SXSW premiere. We met in person at another screening during the festival and he was very warm. Watch our conversation in full below and check out my review.

 

SXSW with Abe: The Young Wife

Kiersey Clemons delievers a tour de force performance as “The Young Wife,” making its world premiere in the Visions section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: The Lady Bird Diaries

A prominent First Lady is heard in her own voice in “The Lady Bird Diaries,” making its world premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section and coming soon to Hulu. I reviewed the film for FilmFactual - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Self Reliance

Jake Jonhson makes his directorial debut with “Self Reliance,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Wild Life

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin explore love and conservationism in “Wild Life,” making its world premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section and coming to theatres and streaming beginning in April. I reviewed the film for AwardsWatch - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Down Low

I was not particularly fond of “Down Low,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for FilmFactual - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Problemista

Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres are a hilarious pair in “Problemista,” making its world premiere in the Headliners section. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Cora Bora

Megan Stalter is a captivating, comedic wrecking ball in “Cora Bora,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for AwardsWatch - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Peak Season

Claudia Restrepo and Derrick DeBlasis delight in “Peak Season,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for FilmFactual - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Bottoms

Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott reunite with “Bottoms,” making its world premiere in the Headliners section. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Being Mary Tyler Moore

An important TV trailblazer takes center stage in “Being Mary Tyler Moore,” making its world premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section and coming to HBO in May. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: If You Were the Last

Zoë Chao and Anthony Mackie make a fantastic pair of astronauts in “If You Were the Last,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for AwardsWatch - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Molli and Max in the Future

Zosia Mamet and Aristotle Athari anchor a fantastic sci-fi romance in “Molli and Max in the Future,” making its world premiere in the Visions section. I reviewed the film for FilmFactual - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder

Real-life father-daughter Ewan and Clara McGregor star in “You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: You Can Call Me Bill

William Shatner waxes philosophical about life in “You Can Call Me Bill,” making its world premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: I Used to Be Funny

Rachel Sennott is spectacular in “I Used to Be Funny,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition. I reviewed the film for AwardsWatch - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Upon Entry

An immigration issue takes on an interesting trajectory in “Upon Entry,” making its world premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for FilmFactual - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Flamin’ Hot

The popular cheeto gets a wild origin story in “Flamin’ Hot,” making its world premiere in the Headliners section and coming to Hulu and Disney+ in June. I reviewed the film for Above the Line - head over there to read my review.