“Saturday Night” Shows High-Wire Act Behind SNL’s 1975 Pilot
Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” shows madcap making of 1975 SNL.
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Silver Screen Capture’s 24 Recommended ‘24 Movies
These are Stephen Michael Brown’s top 24 films of 2024 reviewed on the Silver Screen Capture website.
Anticipated Fall Films of 2024, Bucketed!
After a sparse sputtering pipeline of movie content following 2023 strikes and 2024 threats of same, an array of festival films and several high-profile “tent pole” multiplex motion pictures are finally about to be unleashed or streamed to the viewers of America. Here’s our signature Silver Screen Capture take on ten categories of films to … Continue reading Anticipated Fall Films of 2024, Bucketed!
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” an Unnecessary Continuation
Those seeking truth in advertising will find very few ghosts here of note, but this sequel is quite definitely a bust. Director Jason Reitman continues the film series of two groundbreaking ‘80s special effects centric comedies helmed by his dad Ivan in the tonally muddled Ghostbusters: Afterlife (C), and this next generation entry is a … Continue reading “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” an Unnecessary Continuation
“Tully” a Comic Surprise
A witty, bittersweet dramedy about the coping mechanisms a third-time mom uses to reconnect with her best self when her rich brother underwrites a “nighttime nanny” for her, Jason Reitman’s Tully (A) is a master class in characterization, with star Charlize Theron and writer Diablo Cody delivering at the top of their games. Opposite an … Continue reading “Tully” a Comic Surprise
“Up in the Air” Captures Unease and Humor in Era of Layoff Culture
In Jason Reitman’s Up in the Air (A+), George Clooney gets his perfect role: a bit of a Br’er Rabbit of the friendly skies. As a job axman on the frequent flier circuit, he falls to earth when paired with spunky Anna Kendrick and affaired with sultry Vera Farmiga. It’s an acerbic, moving film that … Continue reading “Up in the Air” Captures Unease and Humor in Era of Layoff Culture