Author: Mike Pihlman

  • “Molly’s Game” Movie Review and Trailer

    “Molly’s Game” Movie Review and Trailer

    Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) was a world class free-style skier (moguls) when she fell and re-injured an old back injury. Her athletic career was over. Waiting to go to law school, Molly picked up a part-time job helping someone run a high-stakes poker game that included celebrities, CEO’s, and other high powered, high income players.…

  • “Coco” Movie Review and Trailer

    “Coco” Movie Review and Trailer

    Even though his family rejects music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), has music in his blood. He idolizes the most famous musician / singer to ever live: Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). In fact, he has a memorial set-up that his family can never see…..and he has a guitar that he taught himself to play. And….he…

  • “Holiday in the Wild” Movie Review and Trailer

    “Holiday in the Wild” Movie Review and Trailer

    Kate (Kristin Davis) is a non-practicing veterinarian. She spent the last two decades, or so, putting her husband though college and helping him get a business started while also raising her son, Luke (John Owen Lowe). Well…..Luke is off to college and as soon as Luke closes the door….as a surprise, Kate tells her husband…

  • “The Half of It” Movie Review and Trailer

    “The Half of It” Movie Review and Trailer

    Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) is painfully shy, but, the smartest student in her high school. And she has a part-time job: Writing essays for many of the students. 🙂 Ellie’s mother died a few years ago, and her father, Edwin (Colin Chou), has been depressed ever since. He has a PhD in Engineering, but, since…

  • “No Postage Necessary” Movie Review and Trailer

    “No Postage Necessary” Movie Review and Trailer

    Six years ago, Josie (Charleene Closshey), lost her husband and her life “ended”. Living with her dad, Jack (Raymond J. Barry), and raising a gifted daughter, Daisy (Michelle Moreno), she is struggling to do the right thing for her family. Sam is a convicted felon (for hacking). Now on probation and stealing mail to make…

  • May the 4th Be With You

    May the 4th Be With You

    Disney has the complete Star Wars saga streaming NOW on Disney+. May the Force be with you….enjoy this trailer! 🙂 Drive Safe! Never Forget

  • “The Incredibles” Movie Review and Trailer

    “The Incredibles” Movie Review and Trailer

    I can’t believe it has been 16 years since this movie came out. Yikes! 😉 It’s 2004 and it has been 15 years since the superheros were put aside. Under the protection of a secret government department, the once proud superheros are now toiling away in ordinary jobs simply making a life taking care of…

  • “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Movie Review and Trailer

    “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Movie Review and Trailer

    Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) is a journalist writing for Esquire magazine. He pulls no punches when he interviews someone, and writes what he learns. Unfortunately, his style (and personality) have given him a reputation, and no one wants to be interviewed by him. Except one person. Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) has a wildly successful kids…

  • “Moana” Movie Review and Trailer

    “Moana” Movie Review and Trailer

    1000 years ago the demigod, Maui (The Rock), stole the heart of Te Fiti and cursed the lands. The curse has finally reached the Island where Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) was born and will one day rule. But I get ahead of myself…… Growing up, Moana finds herself being called to the sea. She wants to…