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Dave’s Favorite Films: 2016
Favorite American Films: La La Land – Lived up to the hype Nocturnal Animals – Brilliant screenplay and great acting Edge of Seventeen – One
The Salesman: Made a Commission on Me!
The Writer/Director (Asghar Farhadi) won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film 2012 for “A Separation,” and “The Salesman” – nominated for Best Foreign
Paterson: Poetry In Motion!
I write poetry from time to time, so I probably enjoyed this movie more than most will. This film has a laconic pace, which, as
20th Century Women: Interesting Take on the...
I liked this film a lot, although not quite as much as Robin, who loved it! I think women will enjoy it more, but the
Hidden Figures: Adds Up A Winner!
It’s the early 1960’s in segregated Virginia. The United States was shocked when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik and was further humiliated when Yuri Gagarin
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them: Wi...
I never read the “Harry Potter” books, but I was a big fan of the movie franchise. My close friend Arnie really liked this movie
Fences: Portrait of a Trapped Man!
This film is a faithful re-creation of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Fences,” written by August Wilson. There was a 2010 Broadway revival, and most
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
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