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Monthly Archives: "July 2017"

7.5

An All-Around Winner!

War for the Planet of the Apes: “Swin...

Jul 26, 2017Comments off

I am a big fan of this series.  The original “Planet of the Apes” (circa 1968) was co-written by Rod Serling (“Twilight Zone”), who is

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Fantastic Air Fights!

Dunkirk: An Amazing Rescue Story!

Jul 24, 2017Comments off

The Evacuation of Dunkirk is probably not well known to those unfamiliar with WWII history.  In a nut-shell, about 400,000 Allied soldiers ( mainly British,

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Tour de Force by Sally Hawkins!

Maudie: A Triumph of Will!

Jul 17, 2017Comments off

I have been a Sally Hawkins fan since she starred in “Happy Go Lucky” (2008).  In “Maudie,” Hawkins get an even better chance to demonstrate

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Marvel Movie Fans Will Enjoy It!

Spider-Man: Homecoming – A “Web...

Jul 13, 2017Comments off

Marvel movie fans wanted another Spider-Man movie.  One would think that the three Tobey Maguire Spider-Man films (in 2002, 2004, and 2007) and two Andrew

8.5

Original, Exciting and Fun!

Baby Driver: “Full-Throttle” Mu...

Jul 07, 2017Comments off

If you want to have a great time at the movies, drive – don’t even run – to see “Baby Driver”!  It was a smash

7.5

Terrific Acting By The Four Leads!

The Beguiled: A Tragic Tale of Seduction

Jul 06, 2017Comments off

This film is based on the 1966 novel “A Painted Devil” by Thomas Cullinan.  It is also a re-make of the 1971 film with Clint

8.5

A Very Funny and Emotionally-Intense Film!

The Big Sick: A Film With A Big Heart!

Jul 04, 2017Comments off

This funny and moving film was co-written by stand-up comic Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and Emily Gordon (essay writer and producer) and is primarily about