Movies and Shakers

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Oct 9, 2026 Social Media and now AI are both flourishing and growing. We understand the criticism leveled comparing Sorkin’s The Social Network to this film, and we agree. But Madison and White kept us engaged in this cautionary while we watched this screen. Go to Full Review The Social Reckoning (2026) 54% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Oct 4, 2026 For a script that purports to be about plotting suspense and crime, it is lame, predictable and a malfeasance. Yes, Showalter successfully creates a couple of effective jump scares, but unfortunately, they don’t save this film. We just didn’t buy it. Go to Full Review Verity (2026) 31% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Oct 2, 2026 You may get frustrated with frantic misdirection, but Iñárritu presents a lot to look at and absorb. Digger presents issues ripe with relevant satire and a wild resolution to behold. In the end, Iñárritu and Cruise won us over. Yes, we dig Digger. Go to Full Review Digger (2026) 53% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Sep 11, 2026 Female empowerment harkening back to finding ultimate fulfillment with the right guy is not so much anymore. Still, it’s good seeing Bullock and Kidman together, and Wiest with Channing poking fun at each other, even if this film is not so magical.   Go to Full Review Practical Magic 2 (2026) 36% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Aug 30, 2026 The ending of this melodramatic dystopian sci-fi story is no surprise, and pretty sappy. Scott’s direction of the scenes in the air, much of which was shot over fantastic locations in Italy, are uplifting. But the film itself, fails to soar. Go to Full Review The Dog Stars (2026) 41% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Aug 6, 2026 An uneasy yet riveting watch. In this fictionalized exploration of young Anthony Bourdain, Dominic Sessa captures the exhausting, irascible, unlikable narcissist personality of the late acclaimed chef and TV personality. Go to Full Review Tony (2026) 93% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jul 31, 2026 Little is subtle here. Loud, oversaturated, in-your-face, Araki goes for more laughs than in his previous films. Brash and frantic, not everyone’s date night movie. But with shockingly bold performances, Hoffman, and Wilde with a paddle, pack a wallop. Go to Full Review I Want Your Sex (2026) 92% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jul 29, 2026 Good acting, action, writing and emotion as seen in Into the Spider-Verse could help you get over Superhero film fatigue. Bernthal and Sink (in a searing role) stand out here. Cretton throws all up against the wall, but Holland slings a web that sticks. Go to Full Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) 90% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jul 17, 2026 Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon took on this near impossible task. Nolan conceptualized, wrote, directed, cast and found a new way to use the largest screen format to make this epic tale even grander. Interested in how films are made?This is a must see.  Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jul 10, 2026 Moana does honor to the beauty, culture, and people of the islands in the South Pacific. Ironically, this cg heavy re-creation seems more like a cartoon. Less heartwarming, Disney hasn’t found the secret to bringing its animated classic back to life. Go to Full Review Moana (2026) 33% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jul 8, 2026 Director/Actor Wilde has put together an engaging ensemble, with herself, Rogen, Cruz and Norton in a fascinating study of a tired marriage envying the excitement of passion. At times it’s uncomfortably funny. But we suggest you accept this invite. Go to Full Review The Invite (2026) 96% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jul 1, 2026 Action and Minion giggles to like and laugh at are packed in a reasonable hour and a half. Creator, Pierre coffin, with all his Minion voices, and talented Lynch and Delage, boost these overactive Minions to the top of the heap of their own film history. Go to Full Review Minions & Monsters (2026) 89% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jun 28, 2026 Alcock works hard in action sequences that pop up to keep us interested. But this film does nothing to lessen super hero fatigue. It’s a chaotic mess with no post credit scene showing something to look forward to, because this film never really takes off. Go to Full Review Supergirl (2026) 52% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jun 19, 2026 Stanton and Harris display screen time vs. play time without making tech super villains. Do they pull punches with kids getting as addicted as parents to screens? Maybe. But Pixar wriggles laughs and warm fuzzies for cool toys worth playing with again. Go to Full Review Toy Story 5 (2026) 92% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jun 14, 2026 Emily Blunt carries this film. But Spielberg’s aliens look like cousins of those we’ve before. It just takes too long for that disappointing payoff. Spielberg knows how to get reaction out of action, but to us, Disclosure Day felt like a cover up. Go to Full Review Disclosure Day (2026) 79% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Jun 5, 2026 Carney’s surprise twist doesn’t really surprise, but provides a heart tugging moment and a money shot. Despite contrivances, seeing likable Rudd and Jonas sing and spar together with the audience humming the pop song leaving the theatre, this duet worked. Go to Full Review Power Ballad (2026) 88% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers May 29, 2026 Credit to Director Maras along with co-writer Haig taking what could have been a very dry subject. But with the capable and convincing performances from Scott, Fraser and Messina, this is a detailed history lesson that delivers a winning forecast. Go to Full Review Pressure (2026) 89% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers May 22, 2026 Maybe it’s time for the hero to lose the helmet more often, and tickle Grogu to get more reaction. We really wanted to care more for these characters and this film. This aimless tale feels lost in space. Go to Full Review Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) 60% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers May 21, 2026 Hoffman and Feldshuh with Woodall and Rose Liu hit all the right notes. There are several story lines Roher is able to keep going and flowing. But without the sound design, this touching, and often surprising musical love story would fall on deaf ears. Go to Full Review Tuner (2025) 94% - -

Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers May 18, 2026 Leboeuf and Gonthier-Hyndman are entertaining as two horny Moms who figure out how to bring spice to their lives. You may not want your husband or boyfriend to see. It’s cute, outlandish, intriguing, graphic and somewhat satisfying. Go to Full Review Two Women (2025) 76% - -