"Paddington in Peru" is a must watch for fans of the series. This third installment successfully continues the beloved series, featuring a vibrant family adventure, rich animation and heartfelt moments.
Bob Dylan’s rare interview: A behind-the-scenes tale of the Gospel Tour controversy
Drew Moniot recalls his role in the May 1980 interview with elusive musician Bob Dylan after a controversial concert at the Stanley Theater. TV reporter Pat Crosby secured the unexpected interview, capturing a pivotal moment in journalism, celebrated later in Rolling Stone magazine. (VIDEO)
A bumpy ride, ‘Flight Risk’ is ultimately worth the turbulence
"Flight Risk," directed by Mel Gibson, follows an air marshal, her prisoner and a deranged hitman pilot. The resulting movie is a tense, suspenseful struggle for survival. (Video)
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley are fearlessly bold in controversial art film ‘The Substance’
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley are fearlessly bold in Coraline Fargeat’s controversial art film "The Substance," a shocker of a French sci-fi flick.
Meant to make audiences squirm and cringe, the film is all about flash and trash and very little about substance, says West Hills Gazette Reviewer Drew Moniot.
Drew shares his list of 2024’s ‘Best and Worst’ movies
Drew Moniot reviews the best and worst movies of 2024. The list highlights top box office hits like 'Complete Unknown' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' while criticizing films like 'Borderlands' and 'Megalopolis.'
Drew’s Review: Santa totes mixed bag of ’24 releases with only one real holiday flick
This holiday season features diverse films, including the Christmas comedy Red One, Disney's Mufasa prequel, Adrien Brody’s epic The Brutalist, and dark dramas like Babygirl and Nosferatu.
Drew’s Review: ‘Beatles ’64’ might be just what we need right now
Broadening our coverage for readers in the West Hills and beyond, the Gazette is launching a new biweekly series of movie reviews written by Drew Moniot, a professional film reviewer since 1989. His initial entry is a review of "Beatles '64."






