drama

6.5

Intense and Dark!

Pieces Of A Woman: A Story of Grief and Des...

Jan 11, 2021Comments off

Writer Kate Weber and Director Kornel Mundruczo lost a child, and their tragedy was the inspiration for this film.  They have also collaborated on two

7

At Least For Me, A Disappointing Ending!

Sylvie’s Love: Starts Out Hot, But Fi...

Jan 11, 2021Comments off

This movie received good reviews and was a hit at the Sundance Film festival, so I was looking forward to seeing it.  Robin and I

7.5

Terrific Adaptation of August Wilson's Play!

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: Compelling ...

Dec 31, 2020Comments off

This film is an adaptation of the 1984 August Wilson Broadway play of the same name.  The screenplay was written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and it’s

8

Terrific Acting By The Three Leads!

Uncle Frank: A “Frank” Tale Abo...

Dec 25, 2020Comments off

This interesting film, written and directed by Alan Ball, is well-worth watching.  It’s primarily a film about two gay men which takes place in the

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,

6.5

I Needed Moonshine After I Saw It!

Hillbilly Elegy: I’m Sure the Memoir ...

Nov 29, 2020Comments off

I was at a disadvantage when I saw this film, since I had never read J.D. Vance’s 2016 best-selling memoir of the same name.  If

7

Interesting Story to a Very Dark Place!

The Secrets We Keep: Good Movie, But Keep t...

Nov 11, 2020Comments off

If you want to come down from the high of the Joe Biden victory, there isn’t a better way to do this than to watch

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

7.5

Superb Ensemble Cast!

The Trial of the Chicago 7: A Violent Strol...

Oct 19, 2020Comments off

My oldest of my three sons (Ryan) was born in 1977, so even he wasn’t alive in 1968 when the Chicago riots took place.  Picture

7

Excellent Ensemble Cast!

The Boys in the Band: A “Gay” B...

Oct 13, 2020Comments off

“The Boys in the Band,” a play written by Marc Crowley, premiered “Off-Broadway” in 1968.  There was a Broadway revival of the play in 2018