Dreams, starring Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández, explores a passionate but complicated relationship between a wealthy socialite and a ballet dancer who secretly crosses the U.S.–Mexico border. In this review, Silas Lindenstein examines the film’s strong performances, indie storytelling style,…
Episode 244 of Black & A Half explores creativity, identity, and momentum through a meandering, Seinfeld-esque conversation. Topics include debuting new theme music, using AI as a creative collaborator, musical instruments as self-expression, fox symbolism, aging, confidence, and why clarity…
Samantha Rund returns to co-host Black & A Half. In this episode, Silas & Samantha talk about fact-checking on Facebook, grief, and rededication. Videocast Podcast
Moana 2 (2024)PG ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1 Hour 40 MinutesStory by: Jared Bush; Dana Ledoux Miller; Bek Smith Screenplay by Jared Bush & Dana Ledoux MillerDirected by Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, David Derrick Jr. THE CAST Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne…
Joker: Folie à Deux is what happens when a gritty supervillain story decides to toss in jazz hands and show tunes—and you know what? It kind of works. Listen up to Silas in his review of the sequel to Joker…
In this episode of “Black & A Half” I have the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Riegel, the brilliant writer and director of the new film “Dandelion,” which has quickly become my top movie of 2024. Nicole’s work on this film…
Deadpool & Wolverine R * 2024 ‧ Action/Comedy * 2h 7m Written by Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Directed by Shawn Levy THE CAST Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen. THE STORY (In their…
This week on “Black and A Half” with Silas Lindenstein, an insightful and engaging interview with the incredible Dr. Erin MacDonald! As an astrophysicist, the science consultant for the Star Trek franchise, and a voice actor on Star Trek: Prodigy,…
lcome to another episode of “You’re Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein”! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Xenia LeBlanc, the talented writer and director of the short film “The Exposed.” Xenia takes us through her fascinating journey…
Dandelion (2024)R ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1 Hour 53 MinutesWritten and Directed by Nicole Riegel THE CASTKiKi Layne, Thomas Doherty, Melanie Nicholls-King, Brady Stablein, Jack Stablein, and Grace Kaiser THE STORY (According To Them) Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling Cincinnati singer-songwriter in…