drama

7.5

A Redemption Tale with a Sports Backdrop!

The Way Back: An Alcoholic’s Struggle

Jun 10, 2020Comments off

Ben Affleck’s struggle with alcoholism and the havoc it has wreaked in his life (e.g. unraveling his marriage to Jennifer Garner, among other events) is

8

An Amazing True Story!

Just Mercy: We Could Use A Little Now

Jun 09, 2020Comments off

Robin and I were in the throes of cabin fever when we received a call from our close friends, Arnie and Ellen, inviting us over

7.5

Fine Performances By Jackman and Janney!

Bad Education: A Black Eye for My Alma Mate...

Apr 29, 2020Comments off

When I was 8 and my sister Jo was 11, my parents moved the family from Brooklyn to Roslyn, a town in Nassau County, Long

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