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Meet Manny the Movie Guy, a five-time Emmy Award-winning film critic and entertainment journalist based in Palm Springs, California. From Hollywood’s biggest stars to independent cinema’s hidden gems, Manny brings sharp insights, exclusive celebrity interviews, breaking movie news, and a signature sense of humor to everything he covers. Because movies aren’t just entertainment—they’re stories that connect us.
LATEST MOVIE NEWS
Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Divides Critics, Jessica Chastain Goes Country, and the James Bond Race Takes a New Turn
Hollywood is serving up an intriguing combination of Christmas ghosts, Nashville secrets and international espionage
Michael B. Jordan Unveils ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ Adam Driver Challenges Hollywood, and ‘Barbie 2’ Faces Another Hurdle
Hollywood is giving us a little romance, a little intrigue and a whole lot
Nicolas Cage Transforms Into John Madden, ‘NAZA’ Hits 1.5 Million Moviegoers, and New Films Arrive
Hollywood's latest headlines offer a compelling contrast between an American sports legend and a documentary
Andrew Scott Heads to Palm Springs, Madonna Biopic Faces More Uncertainty, and Netflix Finds Its ‘Catan’ Directors
Hollywood's latest headlines offer a fascinating mix of artistic recognition, unfinished passion projects, and the
‘You Can See Everything’ Sweeps Critics Choice Documentary Awards, Godzilla Rules the Box Office, and James Bond Casting Heats Up
Hollywood's latest: 'You Can See Everything' sweeps the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, Godzilla dominates the box office, and James Bond casting speculation heats up.
Godzilla Makes Box Office History, James Bond Moves Forward, and Palm Springs’ Oscar Season Heats Up
Godzilla has conquered Hollywood again, and this time the achievement extends well beyond the monster's
LATEST CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS
Jim Caviezel on Ghost Soldier: When Does Justice Become Vengeance?
Faith, patriotism, and the complicated nature of heroism take center stage in my exclusive conversation
‘Drummer Boy’: The Smallbone Brothers Bring Music, Revolution, and Forgiveness to the Big Screen
Manny the Movie Guy goes behind the scenes of the ambitious Christmas musical with directors
LA BOLA NEGRA: LOS JAVIS, GUITARRICADELAFUENTE & MIGUEL BERNARDEAU ON LOVE, LOSS, AND LGBTQ HISTORY
In two exclusive interviews, Manny the Movie Guy talks with the filmmakers and stars of
SELENE LUNA TALKS “VERONICA,” HOLLYWOOD STEREOTYPES, AND HER DESERT HOMECOMING AT YUCCA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
The Palm Springs actress, comedian, and co-writer brings her funny, fearless, and heartfelt short film
OBSESSION: Michael Johnston and Cooper Tomlinson Talk Love, Madness, and the Horror of Wanting to Be Loved
Manny the Movie Guy goes behind the screams with the stars of Curry Barker's twisted
CHRISTMAS AT THE KRINGLES: ARDEN MYRIN TALKS TWISTED HOLIDAY CHEER, FAMILY CHAOS, AND CHRISTMAS HORROR!
Ho, ho, HORROR! 🎄🔪 Forget the warm cookies, cozy fireplaces, and visions of sugarplums dancing
LATEST MOVIE REVIEWS
Manny the Movie Guy Reviews “Ebenezer”: Scrooge Gets the Gothic Treatment, and Johnny Depp Gets a Little Too Much Ghost-Pepper
Every December, Hollywood drags Ebenezer Scrooge out of his counting house, rattles his chains,
Manny the Movie Guy Reviews “Godzilla Minus Zero”
Two years after Godzilla flattened Ginza, Japan is still picking up the pieces. Then the
LA BOLA NEGRA REVIEW: Los Javis Deliver a Haunting, Gorgeous Love Story That Doubles as a Warning
Some films entertain you. Some films move you. And then there are the rare ones
POSSIBLE LOVE Review: Jeon Do-yeon Delivers an Oscar-Worthy Knockout in Lee Chang-dong’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece
Rating: 4 out of 4 Kisses 💋💋💋💋 Mark my words: Jeon Do-yeon is getting a
Double W, Double WOW: Why You Need to See ‘Wicker’ and ‘Wildwood’ Right Now
This weekend, the letter W is delivering pure WOW at the movies. One is a
‘You Can See Everything’ Review: Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Is a Startling, Revolutionary Masterpiece
Rating: 4 out of 4 Theranos Kisses 💋💋💋💋 (And unlike Theranos, these kisses are