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An Under-Rated Actress!

Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind – Natal...

May 17, 2020Comments off

This documentary, directed by Laurent Bouzereau and narrated by Natasha Gregson Wagner (daughter of Natalie and Producer Richard Gregson and the step-daughter of Robert Wagner),

7.5

An Amazing Singer

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice – W...

Oct 02, 2019Comments off

Question: How can you tell if a man is a music lover?  Answer: When a beautiful woman is singing in the shower he’ll put his

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Don't Miss It!

David Crosby: Remember My Name – Unforget...

Aug 19, 2019Comments off

David Crosby is a fascinating man, and this documentary captures well how complex, charismatic, and mysterious he is.  As much as I liked the Toni

7.5

A Great Love Story!

Marianne and Leonard: Words Of Love – ...

Jul 23, 2019Comments off

This film is as much about the 1960’s counter-culture on the beautiful Greek island of Hydra as it is about Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen. 

7.5

An Amazing Woman!

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am – A Multi-...

Jul 22, 2019Comments off

My friends Bernard and Diana recommended this documentary to Robin and me, and we’re very glad we saw it.  The name Toni Morrison was vaguely

7.5

Meander Down Music Memory Lane!

Echo in the Canyon: The Mid-60’s Cali...

Jun 05, 2019Comments off

If you enjoyed the rock and folk-rock music of the mid-60’s, you will appreciate this documentary about the music groups living in Laurel Canyon at

8.5

A Must-See For Those Interested in the Nature-Nurture Debate!

Three Identical Strangers: Documentary R...

Sep 13, 2018Comments off

Imagine how you would feel if you started your freshman year in college and everyone began calling you by the wrong name and acting like

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RBG Gives Unbelievably Realistic Portrayal of Herself!

RBG: A Woman For The Ages!

Jun 12, 2018Comments off

I don’t have a daughter, but I have a granddaughter (Julie – age 8) and, when she grows up, I hope she’ll be a lot

7.5

A Must for Goodall Fans!

Jane: Wonder in the Jungle!

Nov 06, 2017Comments off

This is a wonderful documentary directed by Brett Morgan.  It was crafted from over 100 hours of incredible color footage that was assumed to be

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Heartwarming and Illuminating!

Look At Us Now, Mother! – OC Intl. Je...

Oct 26, 2016Comments off

This film hasn’t yet been released.  I saw it on Sunday Morning at the Westpark Theater in Irvine, via the O.C. International Jewish Film Festival.