Holly's Cinema Source

07/06/2026

Bravo Chefs! Undoubtedly will go down as one of my favorite viewing storylines of all time. From every gut punch, exhausting super real drama, and undeniably love able characters- I thank you. My cinema pallet is quenched!

The final season was in many ways a recapitulation of the whole series. Here’s a look at where Carmy, Syd and the rest of the gang wound up.

05/10/2026

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Remarkably Bright Creatures is now streaming on Netflix, bringing Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel to life in an emotional mystery drama starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman.

The story follows Tova Sullivan, a widow working night shifts at an aquarium while quietly carrying grief over her husband’s death and her son’s disappearance decades earlier. Her life begins changing after forming an unlikely connection with Marcellus, a highly intelligent giant Pacific octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.

As Cameron arrives searching for answers about his family, the film explores loneliness, healing, and human connection through deeply emotional storytelling. With heartfelt performances and touching themes, Remarkably Bright Creatures delivers one of Netflix’s most moving dramas of the year.

Source: Netflix, Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures novel

09/16/2025

This day is not what I hear in the news of politics & global concerns. Today my heart swells thinking with gratitude of the gifts that we received from the great actor, director & producer, Robert Redford. It is not about the loss of this icon, but the emotions around the impact he had on my connection to the world of Cinema. Set aside time to reflect on this great man and clear your mind of the other news of the day.
Rest in Peace, Robert Redford.

In Memoriam: Stars We Lost in 2025

06/09/2025

Just Finished Netflix’s The Madness starring Coleman Domingo. 10 out of 10! This is just what Holly Rogers likes to see in smart, original, thought provoking drama. As insanely thrilling as The Jackal with Eddie Refmayne!

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04/28/2025

With all of the suggestions of Pope movies to watch I’d like to recommend my favorite humble pope story!
Saving Grace with Tom Conte.

Tom Conti in Saving Grace (1986)

02/18/2025

Big fan of Oscar Season, so I excitedly watched The Substance today. NOT a film for everybody (remember Poor Things?). Totally captivated by Demi Moore. Outrageous campiness by Dennis Quaid. Amazingly unique camera shots & techniques. However, the last quarter of the movie explored more gore than Re-animator, The Fly, Cemetary Man…
Failed allegory by being SO over the top, but watch out for this Director. She sure was bold. Great new subgenre for me, (the queen of micro categorizing), Body Horror has never hit the awards season quite like this! And it’s won awards, just to warn you! go to Substance 2024 Oscar movie!

09/05/2021

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.

08/12/2021

I remember the impact this movie had on me when I saw it in the theater the first time. My family’s roots in the world of sports, and my difficult relationship with my own Dad had me in tears. How did it make you feel when you saw this movie?

The classic movie continues to capture people's imaginations as Dyersville, Iowa, gets set to host a Major League Baseball game Thursday night.

08/10/2021

A cathartic day today when I put hundreds of movie posters in the dump recycling. Even the attendant couldn’t help but pull some out to peak. Hey! No trash picking. There were so many memories that I got a little choked up.

03/13/2018

An absolute honor to meet one of my idols in film making!