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I have loved the movies ever since I saw “The Wizard of Oz” as a young boy. When Beatle-mania hit the USA, Rock-N-Roll was my greatest passion, but I haven’t enjoyed the current music scene nearly as much over the past 15 years, so that void has been filled by film. In college and med school, I would see movies with my friends and we would stay up late into the night chatting about them. I still love seeing movies with friends and then having dinner to discuss them. This blog evolved out of my desire to tell my movie-loving friends about movies I thought they would enjoy. The blog allows me to do this in a fun way and to reach movie fans everywhere.

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Still Has Some Magic!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – A Sati...

Jan 04, 2020Comments off

The is the final movie of the re-booted Disney Star Wars trilogy, and, considering all the challenges faced by director J.J. Abrams, it’s well-crafted, entertaining,

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Abuse of Power Morality Tale!

Richard Jewell: How To “Blow Up”...

Dec 30, 2019Comments off

I am a huge fan of Clint Eastwood directed films. Three of my favorites are “Mystic River” (2003), “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), and “Gran Torino”

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Fine Acting By Hanks and Rhys!

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood: Not A...

Dec 23, 2019Comments off

I never watched Fred Rogers on TV when I was a child, but I’m sure I would have benefitted from the experience. This film is

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Enraging True Story!

Dark Waters: Corporate America At Its Worst...

Dec 16, 2019Comments off

I haven’t felt as angry watching a movie in many years as I did watching “Dark Waters.” It’s a film much like Erin Brockovich (2000).

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Some Great Scenes, But Way Too Long!

The Irishman: Great Acting But Not A Great ...

Dec 12, 2019Comments off

This latest and possibly last film by the legendary director Martin Scorsese is being hailed as a great film. I think it’s a very good

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Terrific Racing Scenes!

Ford v Ferrari: A Winner!

Dec 06, 2019Comments off

In 1966, Ferrari was totally dominating the auto racing circuit. Ford Motor Company’s CEO Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) is at the end of his

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Terrific Ensemble Cast!

Knives Out: The Cutting Edge of Mystery!

Dec 04, 2019Comments off

This is a thoroughly enjoyable and fun film. It’s a terrific mystery with a satisfying ending. There are enough clues that it is possible to

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Fine Acting By Both Leads!

The Good Liar: Will Keep You Guessing!

Dec 01, 2019Comments off

I never read the 2017 book of the same title by Nicholas Searle, so I don’t know how faithful the movie was to the book,

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A Worthy Sequel to Kubrick's "The Shining"

Doctor Sleep: Will Keep You Awake!

Nov 13, 2019Comments off

I read Stephen King’s “The Shining” (1977) and also saw the legendary movie “The Shining” (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson.  I

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Well Done Film About A Great American Heroine!

Harriet: Freedom Fighter and Escape Artist ...

Nov 06, 2019Comments off

Harriet Tubman is a very important American heroine whose story deserves to be told.  Directed and co-written by Kasi Lemmons, this film tells Tubman’s story