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I Was Blown Away!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: ...

Sep 16, 2021Comments off

This film has a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and a 92% critics score, and it deserves them!  It’s a MUST-SEE (possibly unless you’re blind)! 

8.5

My Favorite Movie of the Year!

F9: A High-Flying Great Action Movie!

Jul 04, 2021Comments off

I prefer dramas to action movies, but I enjoy a good Bond or Mission Impossible film as much as anyone.  (By the way, not to

7.5

A Worthy Sequel!

A Quiet Place Part II: As Paul Simon Would ...

May 31, 2021Comments off

“A Quiet Place” (2018) was a terrific and original horror film.  This sequel was scheduled to be released last year, but COVID struck, so the

7

Gadot is Great, But The Film Is Bloated!

Wonder Woman 1984: More Is Less (HBO Max)

Dec 27, 2020Comments off

The original 2017 “Wonder Woman” was a fantastic superhero movie.  This sequel shares many of the same features that made the original great, but its

6.5

Fine Performance By Brosnahan!

I’m Your Woman: A Woman “On-The...

Dec 14, 2020Comments off

I’m a big fan of Rachel Brosnahan – the star of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” a terrific comedy/drama series on Amazon Prime.  In this thriller,

7

Charlize Can Kick Ass!

The Old Guard: Fine Action Flick (Netflix)

Aug 05, 2020Comments off

If you’re in the mood for an action movie, this is a pretty good one and it’s free on Netflix.  It’s based on the comic

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Another Winner for Spike Lee!

Da 5 Bloods – Netflix: Another Compel...

Jul 01, 2020Comments off

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)

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Great Cinematography!

1917: A One-Day Journey Thru Hell!

Jan 26, 2020Comments off

This WWI movie, co-written and directed by Sam Mendes (Kate Winslet’s ex-husband), won the 2020 Golden Globe Award for “Best Picture.”  I liked the film

7.5

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,

7.5

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