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Poms and Booksmart
Synopsis: POMS is a comedy about a group of women who form a cheer leading squad at their retirement community, proving that you’re never too old to ‘bring it!’ Synopsis: BOOKSMART On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
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O’Shea Jackson, Jr – A Few of His Favorite Things
O'Shea Jackson, Jr (son of Ice Cube) came to Philly to promote the Seth Rogan Charlize Theron rom/com LONG SHOT. Jackson plays the best friend. Tinsel & Tine got a chance to ask him a few fun questions.
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THE INTRUDER
Tinsel & Tine #MiniMovieReview THE INDTRUDER (Director Deon Taylor) – Scott and Anne Russell (Michael Ealy & Meagan Good) celebrate Scott’s landing a big new client by buying a big new house in Napa Valley CA. The only problem being, the old widower (Dennis Quaid) is having a hard time letting go of his family’s property, selling it to the Russell’s but finding any and all reason to return to the house and give advice and befriend Anne, who’s often home alone, as Scott still works in San Francisco. A movie like this is meant to be so bad, it’s good (no pun intended), it’s supposed to have a bit…
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Film Festival Coverage: 12th Annual PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2019
The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival is in its 12th year, organized by Ben Barnett. Tinsel & Tine always makes a point to coverage a couple of events and film blocks each year.
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BREAKTHROUGH
BREAKTHROUGH I love seeing these faith-based films which typically hit theaters around Easter. I think it’s because over the years, I’ve moved away from the church and into a more philosophical look at spirituality and faith; which intellectually makes me feel more empowered. Yet, when I watch these movies, (click for T&T Reviews) “Heaven Is For Real”, “Miracles from Heaven”, “The Shack” and now “Breakthrough” all based on true stories which so clearly don’t shy away from church, scripture, miracles and God, I feel a certain relief watching them. Not only because I get a good cry, but I like that they don’t try to walk a balanced line to…
