Monthly Archives: "December 2016"
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of De...
This film was a huge flop with critics and fans alike, receiving a Rotten Tomatoes 19% critics score and a 38% fan score. I had
Jackie: A Vehicle For Portman That Crashed!
This film covers the time interval between right before President Kennedy’s assassination until shortly after his funeral. It starts with a journalist (Billy Crudup) interviewing
La La Land: Soaring Above The Clouds!
Written and directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), this is a magical movie musical, a modern-day version of Fred Astaire/Ginger Rodgers classics like “Top Hat.” It’s
Miss Sloane: Winning At All Costs!
Jessica Chastain (as Elizabeth Sloan)’s excellent performance anchors this interesting political drama. Elizabeth Sloan is a top-tier Washington D.C. lobbyist employed by a conservative lobbyist
Lion: Fascinating True Story, But The Film ...
This film had “quite the buzz” at many film festivals, so I was eager to see it. The movie is adapted from the novel “Lion,”
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Sci-Fi...
I am a fan of the franchise, but I was beginning to wonder whether Disney could keep churning out good Star Wars movies. The first
Moonlight: Too Dim To See!
Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, this film has received rave reviews (98% Fresh critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes) and numerous “Best Picture” awards. My
Edge Of Seventeen: A Film For All Ages!
Robin, Noah (coincidentally 17), and I all agree that this is a terrific movie! I rank it right up there with the great high school
Elle: Not So Swell
This is a French film with subtitles that received terrific reviews. Apparently, I didn’t “get it,” and neither did Robin. Other than the wonderful performances
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