Focus Features – Writer of Pop Culture

B.J. Novak Pulls Off Triple Duty with Bittersweet ‘Vengeance’

B.J. Novak serves as writer, actor and director with the black comedy “Vengeance” which is (mostly) smartly written.

Jeffrey Totey

July 28, 2022

Movie Review

B.J. Novak, Focus Features, The Office, Vengeance

Charming ‘Mrs. Harris’ Will Steal Your Heart

While it won’t be the blockbuster of the summer, “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is certainly not one to miss.

Jeffrey Totey

July 15, 2022

Movie Review

Alba Baptista, Anthony Fabian, Focus Features, Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs, Lambert Wilson, Lesley Manville, Lucas Bravo, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

‘Let Him Go’ is a Slow-Building Roller Coaster Thriller

Like a rollercoaster, “Let Him Go” starts up slow, but Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Jeffrey Totey

November 5, 2020

Movie Review

Diane Lane, Focus Features, Kevin Costner, Lesley Manville, Let Him Go

‘Harriet’ is an Inspiring and Riveting Story That Should Be Required Viewing

I might be speaking too quickly, but I think the movie has Oscar potential as well. At any rate, there is a lot to learn and be inspired by this film. Harriet Tubman is portrayed to be both strong and compassionate while fully relying on God to show her the way without being preachy.

Jeffrey Totey

November 1, 2019

Movie Review

Cynthia Erivo, Focus Features, Harriet, Harriet Tubman, Janelle Monáe, Jennifer Nettles, Kasi Lemmons, Leslie Odom Jr.