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An Inconvenient Truth Sequel- Truth To Power

This sequel to An Inconvenient Truth lives between despair and hope. Despair in that we have surely done damage to this planet and even if people don’t believe the science they are experiencing the dramatic effects. Hope in that we can do something about this issue. Directors Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk give us a hard pill to swallow yet a prescription for recovery.  See what they have to say about the film and what we can do.

Summer Movie Preview, From Wonder Woman To Despicable Me 3

 

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The Guardians are fun but the Galaxy is not as interesting as the original

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, talks box office and reviews Guardians of The Galaxy Vol, 2

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Is Hollywood so White because we don’t support Hollywood so Black?

The issue of Hollywood so White has been a constant issue across decades.  Now and again there are these moments when Black films and actors rise to the surface and shine but these moments are not long-lasting.  I got a chance to discuss the latest crop of Black movies and their recent success at the SAG Awards on The Maggie Linton Show on SiriusXM Urban View.

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The Oscars in LA LA Land

La La Land is the darling of Hollywood with 14 Oscar nominations.  Will La La Land walk away a big winner? I discuss the potential winners and losers and well as the new release Get Out with Matt Fagerholm (@IndieOutlook),  Jean de St. Aubin (Executive Director of the Gene Siskel Film Center) and hosts Jesse Menendez and Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp on 91.1 FM Chicago/Vocalo.org

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THE AAFCA REPORT: BEHIND THE SCENES OF LA LA LAND

Check out The AAFCA Report

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, on “Central Time” with Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett.

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, makes his year-end appearance on “Central Time” to discuss the films nominated for the Golden Globes as well as holiday releases we have all been waiting for. From award nominated films like Moonlight, Manchester at Sea, and Hell or High Water to new releases like Fences Rogue One and Assassin’s Creed, Reggie, Veronica and Rob talk movies and take a few calls.

Fences: Stephen Henderson & Jovan Adepo Talk with Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic

Fences stars and is directed by Denzel Washington.  Reggie Ponder got a chance to talk to two of the ensemble members about the film.

 

SouthSide With You Writer/Director Richard Tanne Talks with Reggie Ponder

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, take with Richard Tanne, Driter/Director of the new film Southside With You – Michelle Robinson’s and Barack Obama’s first date. “Tika made me aware that we are going to show people who look like her falling in love on screen which became a significant reason to make this movie” – Tanne

 

John Legend on new movie Southside With You

Got a chance to catch up with John Legend at Chicago Red Carpet event for SouthSide With You, the movie about Michelle Robinson’s and Barack Obama’s first date.  Mr. Legend is an executive producer of the film. He also wrote some of the music.