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The Half of It: A Sweet Romantic Comedy Wit...
Director/Writer Alice Wu has crafted a partly-autobiographical film which is a creative spin-off of the classic “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) is a
Da 5 Bloods – Netflix: Another Compel...
Spike Lee is one of my favorite directors, despite the fact that he is an avid Knick’s fan. I think “Do The Right Thing” (1989)
The King of Staten Island: Not Quite Royalt...
Directed and co-written by Judd Apatow (along with Pete Davidson and Dave Sirus), this movie shares much in common with “Knocked Up,” although it isn’t
The Way Back: An Alcoholic’s Struggle
Ben Affleck’s struggle with alcoholism and the havoc it has wreaked in his life (e.g. unraveling his marriage to Jennifer Garner, among other events) is
Just Mercy: We Could Use A Little Now
Robin and I were in the throes of cabin fever when we received a call from our close friends, Arnie and Ellen, inviting us over
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind – Natal...
This documentary, directed by Laurent Bouzereau and narrated by Natasha Gregson Wagner (daughter of Natalie and Producer Richard Gregson and the step-daughter of Robert Wagner),
Bad Education: A Black Eye for My Alma Mate...
When I was 8 and my sister Jo was 11, my parents moved the family from Brooklyn to Roslyn, a town in Nassau County, Long
Tigertail: An Immigrant’s Journey
Did you miss me? My last review (“Emma”) was posted on March 10, 2020. After that, I stopped going to the movies (as we all
Emma.: Matchmaking Mischief!
With COVID-19 running amuck, I was in the mood for a laugh, so, on Saturday night, Rob and I went to see “Emma.” (I have
The Invisible Man: H.G. Wells Would Be Prou...
Inspired by H.G. Wells’ great 1897 sci-fi novel of the same name, this film is suspenseful – at times terrifying – and lots of fun.
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