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7.5

Fine Performance By Tzi Ma

Tigertail: An Immigrant’s Journey

Apr 20, 2020Comments off

Did you miss me? My last review (“Emma”) was posted on March 10, 2020.  After that, I stopped going to the movies (as we all

7.5

Entertaining and Funny!

Emma.: Matchmaking Mischief!

Mar 10, 2020Comments off

With COVID-19 running amuck, I was in the mood for a laugh, so, on Saturday night, Rob and I went to see “Emma.”  (I have

7.5

Bring the Xanax!

The Invisible Man: H.G. Wells Would Be Prou...

Mar 05, 2020Comments off

Inspired by H.G. Wells’ great 1897 sci-fi novel of the same name, this film is suspenseful – at times terrifying – and lots of fun. 

8.5

Great Screenplay!

Jojo Rabbit: Brilliant In A Unique Way!

Jan 28, 2020Comments off

This was the last movie I needed to see that had an AA nomination for Best Picture.  I had seen the previews and I didn’t

8

Great Cinematography!

1917: A One-Day Journey Thru Hell!

Jan 26, 2020Comments off

This WWI movie, co-written and directed by Sam Mendes (Kate Winslet’s ex-husband), won the 2020 Golden Globe Award for “Best Picture.”  I liked the film

7.5

Excellent Screenplay and Acting!

Marriage Story: An Unhappy Ending!

Jan 21, 2020Comments off

I really liked Noah Baumbach’s movie about his parents’ divorce from a child’s perspective (“The Squid and the Whale” – 2005). Now, writer/director Baumbach has

8

Another Great Performance By Ronan!

Little Women: Fills Big Shoes!

Jan 14, 2020Comments off

I think Greta Gerwig is a terrific director, and she does a wonderful job with this most recent adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 19th century

8.5

A Terrific Film!

Bombshell: Explosive!

Jan 09, 2020Comments off

I really enjoyed this film, which is essentially a true story.  It will be in my Top 5 for 2019, and most of the actors

7.5

Still Has Some Magic!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – A Sati...

Jan 04, 2020Comments off

The is the final movie of the re-booted Disney Star Wars trilogy, and, considering all the challenges faced by director J.J. Abrams, it’s well-crafted, entertaining,

8

Abuse of Power Morality Tale!

Richard Jewell: How To “Blow Up”...

Dec 30, 2019Comments off

I am a huge fan of Clint Eastwood directed films. Three of my favorites are “Mystic River” (2003), “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), and “Gran Torino”