7 Questions Interview With Writer/Director Nicole Riegel from Dandelion

7 Questions Interview With Writer/Director Nicole Riegel from Dandelion

In this episode of “You’re Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein,” 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 is exceptional, and it’s a must-watch for anyone who appreciates heartfelt storytelling […]

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Review: Deadpool & Wolverine

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 own words). Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths […]

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Interview: 7 Questions With Dr. Erin MacDonald

This week, I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview Dr. Erin MacDonald, an astrophysicist, renowned science speaker, and the official science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. Dr. MacDonald is also a voice actor on Star Trek: Prodigy, bringing her unique perspective and expertise to the beloved sci-fi universe. In this engaging interview, Dr. MacDonald […]

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Interview – 7 Questions with Xenia LeBlanc

Interview – 7 Questions with Xenia LeBlanc

Welcome 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 from studying acting around the world to creating her gripping horror short film. In this […]

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Review: Dandelion

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 a downward spiral, takes a last-ditch-effort gig at a motorcycle rally in South Dakota […]

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Review: MaXXXine

MaXXXine (2024)R ‧ Horror/Suspense ‧ 1 Hour 44 MinutesWritten by Ti WestDirected by Ti West In this episode of “You’re Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein,” Silas dives into the thrilling world of “MaXXXine,” the latest installment in Ti West’s horror trilogy. Set in the neon-drenched streets of 1980s Hollywood, “MaXXXine” follows the determined Maxxxine […]

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Interview: 7 Questions with Nicholas Acosta

Episode Title: Action and Comedy on a Budget with Nicholas Acosta In this exciting episode of “You’re Watching a Movie with Silas Lindenstein,” Silas sits down with the talented writer-director Nicholas Acosta. Nicholas recently premiered his new short film, “The Pickup,” at the Dances With Films Film Festival on June 25th. “The Pickup” is an […]

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Review – A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)PG-13 ‧ Horror/Scifi ‧ 1 Hour 36 MinutesScreenplay by  Michael Sarnoski based on story conceived by John KrasinskiDirected by Michael Sarnoski THE CAST Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, and Alex Wolff, with Djimon Hounsou reprising his role from A Quiet Place Part II (2020) THE STORY (In their own words). When […]

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Review – Treasure

Film Title: Treasure (2024)R * Comedy/Drama/Tragicomedy * 1h 52mWritten by Julia von Heinz, John Quester Based on the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett,Directed by Julia von Heinz THE CAST Lena Dunham, Stephen Fry and Zbigniew Zamachowski.  THE STORY (In their own words). Set in 1990, it tells the story of an American journalist […]

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Review – Thelma

Film Title: Thelma (2024) PG-13 * Comedy/Action * 1h 37m Written & Directed by Josh Margolin THE CAST June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell. THE STORY Thelma Post, a 93-year-old grandmother, loses $10,000 to a phone scam. With the help of a friend and a motorized scooter, she […]

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