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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

8.5

One of Tarantino's Best!

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Another Winn...

Aug 01, 2019Comments off

I am an ardent Quentin Tarantino fan, so I am positively biased about “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (OUATIH), but I can’t imagine anyone

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Mediocre Plot Grounds "Spider-Man"

Spider-Man: Far From Home – and Groun...

Jul 19, 2019Comments off

I think I’ve seen one too many Spider-Man movies, because this film was boring to me.  The first half is primarily a pretty good teen-age

7.5

A Terrifying Experience!

Midsommar: Daylight Horror!

Jul 15, 2019Comments off

If you suffer from “Nightmare Deficiency Syndrome” (or ‘NDS’ to us professionals), then ‘run – don’t walk’ to see “Midsommar!”  This is one of the

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Wonderful Performance By Jessie Buckley!

Wild Rose: Ample “Flower” Power...

Jul 10, 2019Comments off

If you’re a country music fan, you need to go see “Wild Rose.”  Jessie Buckley stars as Rose-Lynn Harlan, and she gives an AAW performance

8.5

Amazing Animation!

Toy Story 4: Another Masterpiece!

Jul 03, 2019Comments off

“Toy Story” was released in 1995, “Toy Story 2” in 1999, and “Toy Story 3” in 2010.  I thought they were all wonderful, and “Toy

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A "Marvel" of a Movie!

Avengers: Endgame – A Very Satisfying...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

I didn’t see all of the 20+ films in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), but I saw plenty of them with my sons, so I

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Great Songs, But Doesn't Soar!

Rocketman: Veers Off Course

Jun 11, 2019Comments off

I have been an Elton John fan ever since I saw him in concert in 1970 at the Syracuse War Memorial, opening up for “Derek

8.5

US: A Scary Mind-Boggler!

Apr 03, 2019Comments off

This is Writer/Director Jordan Peele’s follow-up film to “Get Out,” and it doesn’t disappoint!  Multi-layered, filled with symbolism, and with numerous ways to interpret many

8.5

Hollywood's Big Night!

Dave’s 2019 Oscar Winner Predictions!

Feb 22, 2019Comments off

The Oscars are on Sunday evening, so it’s time for my annual “pick-the-winner” blog!  Last year I only missed one, but this year is wide