Author: THEDHK

  • Taron Egerton Interview: Rocketman

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    ​The delightful Taron Egerton chats with THEDHK about his starring turn as Elton John in Rocketman, musical collaborations, and the most pedestrian thing he’s done with Elton.    More about the film: ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of…

  • Review: Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Rocketman

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    Godzilla is back in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and the bitch is back with the new Elton John biopic/musical “Rocketman.” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is exactly what you’d expect from a “Godzilla” sequel. It stars Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Zhang Ziyi, Charles Dance, Kyle Chandler, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe, Bradley Whitford, Thomas…

  • Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever Interview: Booksmart

    Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever Interview: Booksmart

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    Director Olivia Wilde and actresses Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever chat with THEDHK about success, what they liked in school, and of course… books! Filmed as part of the SFFilm Festival More about Booksmart: Told from a wildly original, fresh and modern perspective, Booksmart is an unfiltered comedy about high school best friends and the…

  • Review: Booksmart and All is True

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    Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut “Booksmart” is as smart as it is hilarious. Meanwhile the Shakespearian centric “All is True” would probably have the Bard rolling in his grave (this is in spite of it’s cast of Shakespeare experts). It’s easy to compare “Booksmart” to “Superbad” (in part because Beanie Feldstein is Jonah Hill’s sister) but…

  • Review: Tolkien

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    Unfortunately “Tolkien” is more Lord of the Meh than “Lord of the Rings.” ​While Nicholas Hoult does an admirable job of playing the author, the film is too even keeled and doesn’t give us enough of an understanding as to what led Tolkien to be the man who brought us a prolific mythology. Lily Collins,…

  • Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

    Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

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    I choose you… Ryan Reynolds! This latest Pokémon film, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, hits the nostalgia bone hard, but falls apart plot wise. You WILL want a Pokemon after seeing this film, but first make sure you’re someone who actually wants to (and is equipped to) see this film first. Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton,…

  • Review: Long Shot

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    This week brings “Long Shot” which while undeniably funny, salts a pretty painful political wound. ​Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in “Long Shot” which is about an unlikely romance between Theron and Rogen, oh – and she’s the Secretary of State. June Diane Raphael, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Alexander Skarsgard, Randy Orton, Lisa Kudrow, Andy…

  • Review: Avengers: Endgame (Spoiler Free)

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    After 22 movies and 11 years, “Avengers: Endgame” is here. Time to take a spoiler free look at the Marvel film to end all Marvel films (until of course the next one in 2 months?) he end-ish is finally here. No you don’t have to remember or re-binge all 22 movies right before to enjoy…

  • Karen Allen Interview: Colewell

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    Actress Karen Allen sits down with THEDHK to discuss her latest film ‘Colewell’, how she deals with bad news, her affinity for nature, and her guilty pleasures. Allen brings a quiet strength to the role of Nora. In person she feels warm and outgoing, a contrast to her character who is collected and reserved. According…

  • Review: Disney Nature’s Penguins

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    Steve the penguin is the hero we deserve with this week’s “Disney Nature’s Penguins” documentary. ​I am a sucker for a nature doc and “Disney Nature’s Penguins” is no exception. Narrated by Ed Helms, the film follows Steve the penguin during his trials and tribulations as he navigates the world and responsibilities of having to…