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Fine Acting By Hanks and Rhys!

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood: Not A...

Dec 23, 2019Comments off

I never watched Fred Rogers on TV when I was a child, but I’m sure I would have benefitted from the experience. This film is

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Enraging True Story!

Dark Waters: Corporate America At Its Worst...

Dec 16, 2019Comments off

I haven’t felt as angry watching a movie in many years as I did watching “Dark Waters.” It’s a film much like Erin Brockovich (2000).

7.5

Some Great Scenes, But Way Too Long!

The Irishman: Great Acting But Not A Great ...

Dec 12, 2019Comments off

This latest and possibly last film by the legendary director Martin Scorsese is being hailed as a great film. I think it’s a very good

8.5

Terrific Racing Scenes!

Ford v Ferrari: A Winner!

Dec 06, 2019Comments off

In 1966, Ferrari was totally dominating the auto racing circuit. Ford Motor Company’s CEO Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) is at the end of his

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Terrific Ensemble Cast!

Knives Out: The Cutting Edge of Mystery!

Dec 04, 2019Comments off

This is a thoroughly enjoyable and fun film. It’s a terrific mystery with a satisfying ending. There are enough clues that it is possible to

7.5

Fine Acting By Both Leads!

The Good Liar: Will Keep You Guessing!

Dec 01, 2019Comments off

I never read the 2017 book of the same title by Nicholas Searle, so I don’t know how faithful the movie was to the book,

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A Worthy Sequel to Kubrick's "The Shining"

Doctor Sleep: Will Keep You Awake!

Nov 13, 2019Comments off

I read Stephen King’s “The Shining” (1977) and also saw the legendary movie “The Shining” (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson.  I

7.5

Well Done Film About A Great American Heroine!

Harriet: Freedom Fighter and Escape Artist ...

Nov 06, 2019Comments off

Harriet Tubman is a very important American heroine whose story deserves to be told.  Directed and co-written by Kasi Lemmons, this film tells Tubman’s story

7.5

Dark and Depressing With Gritty Gotham City Vibe!

Joker: No Laughing Matter!

Nov 02, 2019Comments off

I didn’t think there would be a film as depressing as “Judy” in 2019, but I was wrong!  At least up to now, by far

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An Intense Mind-Blower!

Parasite: Sneaks Up on You!

Oct 24, 2019Comments off

This Korean-language subtitled movie has won many festival awards and it will very probably receive AA and Golden Globe nominations for Best Foreign Film.  The