“Come From Away” hit Apple TV on Sept. 10 and covers Sept. 11 and the stories untold. PHOTO CREDIT: deadline.com The opening shots of “Come From Away” on Apple TV+ show an eerily empty Time Square 14 months into the shutdown of Broadway, 20 years after 9/11. Then you see the crowd pour in, the…
Theaters prepare as movie-goers slowly return to theaters to experience the magic in person once again. PHOTO CREDIT: vox.com For a period of five months at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters shut their doors and switched off their projectors in accordance with CDC guidelines. With the film industry being forced to delay…
The new Disney suspense film “Malignant” is visually pleasing, but the plot misses the mark. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com James Wan’s, “Malignant,” is a messy and decidedly-weird genre flick that combines elements of suspense, slasher sequences and comedic levity to make for an uneven, yet slightly entertaining experience. The film follows a widow named Maddie who…
This year’s Emmys Award Show was held this Sunday, marking the beginning of the Television Award Season. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Hollywood Reporter The Primetime Emmy Awards mark the beginning of a new award season for television, but with eligibility for nominees starting in June 2020 and ending in May 2021, it’s always an odd…
New management takes over South County movie theater with plans to implement several changes for the new year. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark All South County Cinemas, located in South County Commons, just a quick ride away from the University of Rhode Island’s campus, is about to undertake some big remodels, adding a little more luxury…
“Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” joins the Marvel Universe with thrilling action sequences. PHOTO CREDIT: Wikipedia “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” is an intriguing, yet derivative, action fantasy that incorporates enough charismatic performances and well-choreographed action sequences to make up for its predictable and overblown third act. The Daniel…
What film students are up to: With changing COVID-19 restrictions and people getting vaccinated, film students are getting to return to semi-normal sets. PHOTO CREDIT: Lionel Jefferies The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered creative abilities for artists everywhere, but it has especially affected the way that film students at the University of Rhode Island have been…
Hocus Pocus 2: Before hitting Disney+ next year, “Hocus Pocus 2” will begin filming in RI this fall. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com Almost 30 years after the release of the Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus,” a sequel is heading for a 2022 Disney+ release, but first, cast and crew are headed to Providence for filming. According to…
Rewind Rewatch Review: “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” is more than a typical kids comedy, reminding and informing us of the current climate crisis. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com One week before moving into college, my 4-year-old niece begged me to have a movie night. So, being the fun aunt that I am, I gathered all of the…
In celebration of Earth Day, here are the Cigar’s picks for the best, most informative documentaries to watch in celebration. Photo from crisp-magazine.com. In commemoration of Earth Day, one might be interested in watching a couple documentaries about our wonderful planet. So here is a list of documentaries, brought to you by an aspiring documentary…