MOVIE

Movie Reviewer Greg Russel talks about two new movies, and a documentary on a Michigan native

Are you looking for something new to watch? Here’s what’s coming out this week:

Are you looking for something new to watch? Here’s what’s coming out this week:

"Studio 666" is currently playing in theaters.

“The Adam Project” is the No. 1 thing to stream in the U.S. right now on Netflix -- according to Netflix. Should you watch it?

The first Arabic Netflix film has sparked controversy in Egypt and beyond

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd.

The foundation operating the two historic theaters announced free admission for veterans and active duty military members in observation of Veteran’s Day.

One week from today, a new movie is having its Michigan debut and it was shot right here in Detroit. An Intrusion surrounds a family and a vicious stalker who may have connections to a violent secret.

Officials are holding a news conference Wednesday to share findings and information related to the fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.”

Dave Chappelle told his audience he was canceled. A transactivist says he's playing the victim.

Grab a plate of gabagool and a dish of baked ziti because “The Sopranos” are (kind of) coming back.

Chazz Paliminteri will be performing Saturday, September 25th at 8 pm at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren

Sean Penn is sort of done with movies

Movie reviewer Greg Russell gives the scoop on the new film directed by Jason Gunn.

“It was an amazing movie and I’m still trying to figure out my emotions from the movie,” said Vivian Pickard. “I cried a little bit. I laughed a little bit.”

Jennifer Hudson, the star of the Aretha Franklin biopic, paid a visit to Metro Detroit.

This sweet and silly, family-friendly movie may not be the most critically acclaimed, but it certainly is heartwarming. Philip Brainard, Flubber

Remember Marvel movies?

Starting in July, the historical Ann Arbor theater will show screenings of select films on Sundays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through August.

The Michigan and State theaters are honoring vets and active duty military personnel with free admission this weekend.

It’s like “Knives Out” but with a werewolf.

A new trailer for “RESPECT” was released this week, giving us another taste of the long-anticipated biopic on Aretha Franklin’s life and career starring Jennifer Hudson.

The trailer for the Venom sequel is finally here.

“Four Good Days” is about a daughter’s addiction and how her mother learns to trust her again.

ANN ARBOR – The Michigan Theater has partnered with Toyota to add a Diversity Film Series kicking off this month in its Virtual Movie Palace. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the series will start with four films centered around women’s stories during the month of March. AdBelow are the four feature films in the series, with synopses by the Michigan Theater. The film opens virtually on March 12. AdThe film opens virtually on March 26.

Movie Reviewer Greg Russell joined Kim DeGiulio for Reel Talk to discuss “Fatale” and “Pieces of a Woman”, starring two multi-award-winning actresses. Greg spoke to Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy about their new film, “Fatale”, which is in theaters and streaming on demand. Greg gave the movie a solid three out of five reels. Greg gave the movie four out of five reels. Watch the video about to see the interviews with Hilary Swank and Ellen Burstyn.

Enter: No Sudden Move, a feature film set in Detroit in the 1950s that has brought a star-studded cast to Metro Detroit for filming this fall. Beginning in September, stars like Jon Hamm, Don Cheadle and Benicio del Toro began production in Downtown Detroit and surrounding neighborhoods. “We all stayed in a hotel in Downtown Detroit...and, by the way, Detroit: If you get the chance, go visit. “But also strange making a movie where everybody has to be in masks until three seconds before they start rolling the cameras. The movie is slated to release on HBO Max, but no official release date has been set at this time.

ANN ARBOR – Just ahead of Veterans Day, the Michigan and State theaters in downtown Ann Arbor announced they are offering free admission to all U.S. veterans and active duty personnel on Tuesday. Films showing on Tuesday are “She is the Ocean” and “Clueless” at the Michigan Theater and “Tenet” and “Rebecca” at the State Theatre. In honor of Veteran's Day, U.S. veterans and active personnel will receive FREE admission to all films tomorrow, Nov. 10 at the Michigan & @statetheatrea2! Reserve your seats at our Box Office or online at https://t.co/FNCghWeVYA #veteransday #thankyou pic.twitter.com/OghLWgEPDU — Michigan Theater (@michigantheater) November 9, 2020Veterans Day this year is on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Michigan Theater is at 603 E. Liberty St.

NEW YORK – After several months in pandemic-altered theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” will head to home release on Dec. 15, Warner Bros. said Thursday. Contending with limited capacity regulations and theaters that remained closed in some states, the Warner Bros. release has so far grossed $53.8 million at the U.S. and Canadian box office. In its ninth week of release in the U.S., “Tenet” grossed $885,000 in 1,601 locations last weekend. But following the release of “Tenet," along with rising virus cases in the U.S. and Europe, other big-budget releases moved out of 2020. Warner Bros. didn’t announce on-demand or streaming plans for “Tenet.”More: Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – Liam Neeson’s thriller “Honest Thief” stole the top spot at the box office in yet another quiet weekend of moviegoing. The Open Roads Films movie brought in $3.7 million in North America the weekend of its U.S. debut. The film, starring Neeson as a notorious bank robber who turns himself in but was double crossed by two FBI agents, opened in Canada last week. Despite coming in second, the comedy starring Robert De Niro earned $2.5 million. The action-thriller starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson has totaled $50.6 million in the U.S.

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Adam, a new film from Mike Young, features actors Aaron Paul and Jeff Daniels, and it all takes place right here in Detroit. Young wrote the screenplay based off of Niskar’s journal entries. Young says he was drawn to the story by the notes of comedy that could be found in Niskar’s writing, even in the midst of tragedy. Young has worked in stand-up comedy for 20 years. Young hopes that the film can help bring the film incentive back to Detroit, which he says is an incredibly versatile filming location.

ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Film Festival will be hosting a drive-in movie night on Sept. 30 featuring more than 10 of the best avant-garde and experimental films from its 58th season. Tickets are $25 per car and must be purchased online in advance. The event will take place in Weber’s parking lot at 3050 Jackson Rd. The lot will open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.AAFF Drive-In tickets have already sold out for Thursday, October 1 🚗We've decided to add another date and present the same program on Wednesday, September 30! Get yours soon: https://t.co/AAAZkwjQDU pic.twitter.com/YlQ0wKQcsk — Ann Arbor Film Festival (@AAFilmFest) September 22, 2020For program details and to purchase tickets, visit aafilmfest.org/drive-in.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Friday, Hagerty is hosting a drive-in showing of Ferris Buellers Day Off to celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day and grow awareness of automotive restoration and collection. The film will start at 9:30 p.m. on a pop-up drive-in movie theater at Zingermans Cornman Farms. The Motor-In event costs $20 per car and will be attended by Hagerty members with their classic cars to add to the drive-in experience. A limited number of high school and college graduates can watch the movie for free by signing up here. Five other cities will be hosting Motor-In events simultaneously for the benefit of License to the Future.Zingermans Cornman Farms is at 8540 Island Lake Rd in Dexter, Michigan.

DETROIT Aretha Franklins niece spoke to Local 4s Evrod Cassimy about the newly released trailer for the movie that will profile her aunts life. Shes anxiously anticipating the world seeing her aunts life story on the big screen, but she does have a few reasons to be nervous. A trailer provided our first look at the new Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. I think shes brought a lot of grace and class to the role, Franklin said. So Im not so much nervous about the singing aspect.But what Cristal Robin Aretha Franklin is nervous about when it comes to the movie's release is understandable.

ANN ARBOR Its seats may be empty right now but the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor is still offering movies for film fans through a virtual movie palace. Having partnered with several film distribution companies, the independent theater is able to offer a variety of films each week while donating a portion of ticket proceeds to the Michigan Theater Foundation. Not rated -- $12A romantic drama, the film follows Parisian Aviva as she falls in love with Eden from New York. Not rated -- $3 (free for Michigan Theater members)A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck. Not rated -- $12The feature-length documentary examines the city of New Orleans through its musical history, culture and community.

AMC Theatres, the countrys largest movie theater chain, says while it will implement other sanitation and safety measures, masks will not be required when theaters reopen. Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Entertainment Holdings, said the company did not want to be drawn into a political controversy." We thought it might be counterproductive if we forced mask wearing on those people who believe strongly that it is not necessary, said Aron. AMC is implementing its AMC Safe and Clean health and sanitation program that will include:Capping theater attendance at 30%Cleaning theaters after every movieLimiting the concession stand menuImproving the theater ventilation systemsAMC has 600 theater locations in the U.S. Meanwhile, medical experts and doctors are calling for people to wear a mask in public whenever its not possible to practice social distancing -- staying 6 feet apart.

DEARBORN, Mich. Drive-in movie theaters have started to make a comeback in recent years, and with movie theaters shut down due to coronavirus (COVID-19) they could be poised for a major comeback. The Ford-Wyoming Drive-in in Dearborn opens for a midnight show on Thursday night and there appeared to be a big crowd. In Plymouth, its year 17 for the drive-in that appears in the parking lot of USA Hockey. General Manager Mike Henry is coming up with ways to limit the need for moviegoers to get out of their cars. READ: Capri Drive-In movie theater opens at half-capacity amid coronavirus pandemicClick the links below for ticket information:

DEARBORN, Mich. The Ford-Wyoming Drive-in in Dearborn now expects to remain closed until June 12 after trying to reopen on Thursday night. The drive-in says it was served a cease-and-desist order from law enforcement when it was showing movies early Friday morning. Michigans stay-at-home order has been extended until June 12, but it appears the drive-in did not know this and thought the stay-at-home order would expire at midnight. Heres the statement on the drive-ins Facebook page Friday morning:"During last nights movies, we were served a cease-and-desist order by law enforcement. The governors revised stay-at-home order did not call for a non essential business such as a drive-in movie theater to reopen.

The Clark sisters have a new movie called “The First Ladies of Gospel” that describes their humble beginnings to winning multiple Grammys. Host Jason Carr got the chance to chat with Shelea Frazier, who plays Dorenda Clark Cole in the movie “The First Ladies of Gospel”. She also explained the pain, work ,and dedication that it took for the Clark Sisters to become a Grammy-Award winning group. “The First Ladies of Gospel” will premiere Saturday April 11, on Lifetime. Watch the video to learn more about the the Clark Sisters new movie!

Michelle Williams accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie award for "Fosse/Verdon" onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. Every other major awards show has one. The noble idea was that everyone would be invested in the Emmys, and thus have a stake in its success. The Television Academy renewed its broadcast deal last year, ensuring that the awards would continue to rotate among the Big Four through 2026. Overall, preliminary ratings for the Emmys swooned by more than 20% compared to last year, the kind of drop that gets people's attention.

Where does the new "Spider-Man: No Way Home" rank in the wall-crawler's cinematic library?

Does "American Sniper" movie complicate real-life murder trial? CBSN's Vinita Nair and Michelle Miller talk to Eriq Gardner, senior editor at The Hollywood Reporter, about the controversy surrounding "American Sniper." Could the movie complicate a murder trail that's already underway?

Chilling effect feared in wake of Sony's cancellation of "The Interview" Movie fans and filmmakers are condemning Sony's decision to shelve "The Interview," starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, as "un-American." Sony decided to not release the film after hackers made threats to theaters and moviegoers. John Blackstone reports.