Cinema Royale

On a special episode of Cinema Royale, Peter Landesman, writer/director of CONCUSSION, PARKLAND, and the new Watergate drama MARK FELT: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE WHITE HOUSE, talks about Liam Neeson's performance as the infamous Deep Throat!

The wait is over! BLADE RUNNER 2049 is here and the reviews have been through the roof, but is it really better than Ridley Scott's 1982 original? Has Denis Villeneuve created a new sci-fi classic? We'll hash it out with Flixist.com's Matt Razak! Plus we'll talk about the state of the Fast & Furious franchise and the feud that has broken out between Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson. Can Vin Diesel...

On the latest episode of Cinema Royale, I'm joined by Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray to review Tom Cruise's latest, AMERICAN MADE, in which he jumps back into the pilot's seat for the first time since TOP GUN! Plus I want to get Chris' thoughts on the new FLATLINERS sequel starring Ellen Page!  Finally, I'll take a look at the continuing dysfunction within DC Films as they announce a shift away from mo...

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeff Bauman joined me on Cinema Royale this week to talk about the inspiring new film, STRONGER. The film centers on Bauman and how he became an unlikely heroic figure after his legs were destroyed in the Boston Marathon Bombing.  The two talk about becoming fast friends while on the set, Jake's responsibility in tackling such a demanding role, and how Jeff felt seeing his life...

No really, that title is tongue in cheek but also kinda true. Is Pennywise the Clown more terrifying than Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy when she's ready to give some punk ass director the axe? She's been choppin' 'em down a lot lately, something the STAR WARS movies never had to deal with when George Lucas was in charge. So what's the problem? And can it be fixed? Matt Razak of Flixist.com calls in...

On a very special episode of Cinema Royale, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Danielle MacDonald, breakout star of the crowd-pleasing rap drama, PATTI CAKE$. Along with debuting director Geremy Jasper, she talked about walking into the role without knowing much about hip-hop, and what it took for her to gain the confidence needed to spit hot fire like she does in the film.  Check it out and...

After a few weeks away due to technical difficulties, Cinema Royale is back and it's like Hollywood was holding out waiting for me to return. That was nice of them. On this show I'm flying solo to review one of my favorite festival darlings, the hip-hop drama PATTI CAKE$ led by rising star Danielle MacDonald. Plus, Deadpool and Nick Fury try not to kill one another in THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD, and S...

Hopefully there won't be any technical issues like last week, because I'm joined by my homie from up north, Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray to talk about Taylor Sheridan's WIND RIVER, which stars two..count 'em two, Avengers in Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner! Ooooooh! Plus, a future Avenger, Brie Larson, stars in biopic, THE GLASS CASTLE, reuniting with her SHORT TERM 12 director!  And you how me and...

After years of screwing around with the heads of Stephen King fans, who have already had their brains rattled enough by the author's books, THE DARK TOWER has finally arrived in theaters! And it has big stars! Idris Elba! Matthew McConaughey! But was the wait worth it? Flixist.com's Matt Razak joins the show and we're gonna figure out whether THE DARK TOWER has the "shine" to be a hit.  Plus, I'll...

Cinema Royale is back, and I'll be recapping I saw at San Diego Comic-Con with Blackfilm.com's Wilson Morales, who was my partner in crime on the show floor! We'll fill you in on everything Marvel, Warner Bros., Ready Player One, and more!  Plus, Black Reel Awards president Tim Gordon will have a hot take on Kathryn Bigelow's racially-charged drama, Detroit! And we'll also review Charlize Theron's...

Can you believe we're already past the halfway point of the year? Crazy, right? While it's definitely flown by it hasn't always been fun, but 2017 has definitely provided us a few gems. This summer has been one of the best in ages, and there are some great films that have flown under the radar. Some stinkers, too, and I'm not going to let those get by unscathed. The reason why I love this show so...

You thought I was kidding last week when I said the next show would be crazy? We've got SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, BABY DRIVER, DESPICABLE ME 3, and THE BIG SICK all in one jam-packed show! How is that even possible? It's like the summer just decided to tap out all at once and say, "No mas! Here's everything! Just no more blockbusters, please!"  Good thing I have Cinema Clash's Hannah Buchdahl around...

After winning me and many others at Sundance with their charming, deeply personal comedy The Big Sick, Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon have joined Cinema Royale to talk about bringing their story to the big screen. The film chronicles their courtship and the illness that threatened her life, but also brought Kumail closer to her family. It's a great movie, funny, sweet, and heartfelt, one of t...

Edgar Wright joined me and my colleague Tim Gordon to talk about his latest film, BABY DRIVER, which has all of us mean ol' critics buzzing! We talked about the film's long road to getting made, how he put together its amazing soundtrack, how he feels about making sequels, and much more! 

I think the title pretty much says it all, doesn't it? This episode of Cinema Royale will be dedicated to the crap show that was Transformers: The Last Knight. Julian Lytle will join me in tearing apart Michael Bay's latest, and thankfully, his final, movie in the increasingly awful franchise.  Plus, the latest on the Han Solo spinoff movie, and I'll give my honest thoughts on Ron Howard taking ov...

In a special Cinema Royale interview, I had a chance to sit down with MEGAN LEAVEY director Gabriela Cowperthwaite to talk about the military dog drama, the differences she found between this and her breakout documentary, BLACKFISH, and how her opinion of military dogs changed while filming. 

On this week's Cinema Royale, I'll be joined by Flixist.com's Matthew Razak to review Tom Cruise's THE MUMMY. As the film tanks at the box office, we'll look at Universal's Dark Universe and other shared franchises to see why they keep failing before they even start.  Plus, I'll continue to hype up one of my favorite films from Sundance, BAND AID, starring Zoe Lister-Jones and Adam Pally. Feels li...

It's here! The most anticipated movie of the summer, WONDER WOMAN is finally here! So gather up your Golden Lasso and your invisible jet because Cinema Royale will be joined by Filmgordon.com's Monica Hayes, a real live actual female, to talk about the first female-led superhero movie in a decade. Damn, no pressure, Warner Bros! Does Gal Gadot measure up to the great Linda Carter in her portrayal...

Just who rules the ocean, anyway? Is it Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the big screen comedy remake, BAYWATCH? Or does Johnny Depp still command the helm with PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES? We'll be joined by Cinema Clash co-host Hannah Buchdahl to find out which one wins, and which is all wet.  Plus news on NEW MUTANTS, Marvel's Silver Sable/Black Cat crossover, Justice League...

We've got a special guest this week that I guarantee will actually be here! (Just messin' with ya, Matt Razak!)  Joanna Langfield of The Movie Minute joins me because I think she's got a beef with SNATCHED, the new comedy from Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn. And I'm dying to know what she thought of KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD and if it's the film that makes Charlie Hunnam a superstar, or just a...

 On this week's Cinema Royale we'll be cranking up the Sony Walkman and grooves to Marvel's GUARDIAN OF THE GALAXY Vol. 2! Matthew Razak of Flixist.com joins me to talk about the latest adventure with Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and....awwwwww, lookit Baby Groot!!! Does it measure up to the surprisingly awesome first movie? Does it set up AVENGERS: INFINTIY War? Are there really five post-cre...

On a special Cinema Royale, Oren Moverman, writer/director of THE MESSENGER, TIME OUT OF MIND, and RAMPART joins the show to talk his latest film, THE DINNER. This savage drama stars Richard Gere, Rebecca  Hall, Steve Coogan, and Laura Linney and follows two married couple having an icy dinner conversation about a violent act committed by their kids that has been caught on tape.

If an insane shootout like the one in Ben Wheatley's FREE FIRE ever broke out among critics, you can bet me and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray would make it out alive. We bad like that, and it's also why he's the only one allowed on this episode of Cinema Royale to talk Wheatley's film starring Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Armie Hammer, and Sharlto Copley.  Plus, we'll take THE PROMISE with Terry Georg...

Today, we live our lives a quarter mile a minute, or something like that, because it's time to strap in for The Fate of the Furious! In this one, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson stop their man beef long enough to shred tires against a nuclear-powered Charlize Theron, reprising her role from Mad Max: Fury Road! Well, that last part isn't true but what if it was? Would you even care? You'd totally bel...

On this week's Cinema Royale, we are certified G's! Chris Evans proves that even without his shield and an injection of Super Soldier serum he can still be a hero in GIFTED, the new film from The Amazing Spider-Man director, Marc Webb! Plus, Zach Braff makes a non-emo indie flick for once with GOING IN STYLE, starring Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin as three grumpy old men who decide...