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Heartwarming Film!

Dog: A Man/Dog Buddy Road-Trip Movie!

Mar 27, 2022Comments off

Recommended by my close friend Ted, I liked this movie much more than I had anticipated.  It’s a MUST-SEE for dog lovers, but I think

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Jennifer Acting, Singing, and Dancing!

Marry Me: A Delightful Rom-Com

Mar 21, 2022Comments off

I was going to wait to watch this film as a rental, but my close friend Bruce (who I hope one day will post reviews

7.5

Breakout Performance By Alana Haim!

Licorice Pizza: An Amusing, Funny “Sl...

Feb 27, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Paul Thomas Anderson has directed some terrific films, including “There Will Be Blood” (2008) and “Boogie Nights” (1997).  He grew up in Woodland Hills,

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Way Too Long!

Don’t Look Up: Self-Indulgent Satire ...

Jan 04, 2022Comments off

Adam McCay (Writer/Director) has made some terrific comedic films, including “Anchorman” and “The Big Short.”  Despite its all-star cast, however, “Don’t Look Up” is a

7.5

Partly Based On A True Story!

Good On Paper: A Funny Film With A Message!...

Jun 30, 2021Comments off

Well-known and respected stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger has written an interesting and consistently-funny movie.  It is partly based on a true story.  Andrea Singer (Iliza)

7.5

Fine Performance By Rachel Sennott!

Shiva Baby: Post-Funeral Reception Comedy N...

Apr 22, 2021Comments off

This 77-minute film, written and directed by Emma Seligman, is based on Seligman’s short story of the same name.  The vast majority of the film

8.5

Pike Wins GG Award Best Actress in a Comedy!

I Care A Lot: A “Colorful” Blac...

Mar 08, 2021Comments off

Maria Grayson (Rosamund Pike) is running a fabulous scam.  She has a physician who treats geriatric patients spot a good candidate for guardianship – this

7.5

Terrific Performance By Bill Murray!

On The Rocks: “Sobering” But Hu...

Nov 08, 2020Comments off

This drama/comedy written and directed by Sofia Coppola has two threads subtly woven together in a short 90-minute film.  The most obvious theme is a

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Entertaining and Often Funny

I Used to Go Here: Quirky Comedy/Drama

Aug 12, 2020Comments off

Written and directed by Kris Rey, this film is a sensitive and intelligent portrayal of a woman in her mid-30’s struggling to find herself.  Kate

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Fun "Ground Hog Day" Riff

Palm Springs: Entertaining and Funny Rom-Co...

Jul 21, 2020Comments off

Now in the 4th month of movie theater withdrawal, it hasn’t been easy to find a reason to live.  This film isn’t it, but it’s