comedy

7.5

Wonderful Performance By Jillian Bell!

Brittany Runs A Marathon: Goes The Distance...

Sep 09, 2019Comments off

This is award-winning playwright Writer/Director Paul Downs Colaizzo’s first feature film, and it’s a winner too!  The movie is based on the true story of

8

Emotionally-Powerful Film!

The Farewell: Poignant Family Comedy/Drama!

Aug 18, 2019Comments off

Written and directed by Lulu Wang (not to be confused with Lulu Lemon), this film has a lot going for it.  The movie is anchored

7

Surprising Ending!

The Art of Self-Defense: Packs a Punch!

Aug 13, 2019Comments off

This is an interesting movie, although quite violent, so see it at your own risk.  The main reason to see it is the terrific and

7.5

Fine Re-Boot of the Original!

The Lion King: Still Roars!

Aug 06, 2019Comments off

Unless you’ve been living in another solar system since 1994 (when the original “Lion King” was released), there’s no need to discuss anything about the

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

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

7.5

Funny Film With a Feel-Good Message

Always Be My Maybe: Netflix Streaming

Jun 19, 2019Comments off

Ali Wong is one of my favorite female comics.  She stars in and has co-written “Always Be My Maybe.”  If you’re in the mood for

8

Very Funny and Fun!

Booksmart: Will “Kindle” Your L...

May 29, 2019Comments off

Deriving inspiration from “American Graffiti” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” but holding its own unique voice, “Booksmart” is a terrific high school movie bursting with

8.5

Great Chemistry Between Rogen and Theron!

The Long Shot: Bet on It!

May 09, 2019Comments off

If you’re in the mood for a rom-com, look no further than the terrific “Long Shot.”  It’s consistently funny and, at times, LOL hysterical.  It’s

8.5

All Worth Seeing!

Dave’s Favorite Films of 2018!

Feb 14, 2019Comments off

The Academy nominated three films for “Best Picture” that didn’t make my list, “Roma,” “The Favourite,” and “Vice.”  Click on these titles for my reviews