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Emotionally-Powerful Film!

The Farewell: Poignant Family Comedy/Drama!

Aug 18, 2019Comments off

Written and directed by Lulu Wang (not to be confused with Lulu Lemon), this film has a lot going for it.  The movie is anchored

7

Surprising Ending!

The Art of Self-Defense: Packs a Punch!

Aug 13, 2019Comments off

This is an interesting movie, although quite violent, so see it at your own risk.  The main reason to see it is the terrific and

7.5

Fine Re-Boot of the Original!

The Lion King: Still Roars!

Aug 06, 2019Comments off

Unless you’ve been living in another solar system since 1994 (when the original “Lion King” was released), there’s no need to discuss anything about the

8.5

One of Tarantino's Best!

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Another Winn...

Aug 01, 2019Comments off

I am an ardent Quentin Tarantino fan, so I am positively biased about “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (OUATIH), but I can’t imagine anyone

8

Wonderful Performance By Jessie Buckley!

Wild Rose: Ample “Flower” Power...

Jul 10, 2019Comments off

If you’re a country music fan, you need to go see “Wild Rose.”  Jessie Buckley stars as Rose-Lynn Harlan, and she gives an AAW performance

8.5

Amazing Animation!

Toy Story 4: Another Masterpiece!

Jul 03, 2019Comments off

“Toy Story” was released in 1995, “Toy Story 2” in 1999, and “Toy Story 3” in 2010.  I thought they were all wonderful, and “Toy

8

A "Marvel" of a Movie!

Avengers: Endgame – A Very Satisfying...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

I didn’t see all of the 20+ films in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), but I saw plenty of them with my sons, so I

7

Great Songs, But Doesn't Soar!

Rocketman: Veers Off Course

Jun 11, 2019Comments off

I have been an Elton John fan ever since I saw him in concert in 1970 at the Syracuse War Memorial, opening up for “Derek

8.5

US: A Scary Mind-Boggler!

Apr 03, 2019Comments off

This is Writer/Director Jordan Peele’s follow-up film to “Get Out,” and it doesn’t disappoint!  Multi-layered, filled with symbolism, and with numerous ways to interpret many

6.5

Moore Shines, But The Film Doesn't!

Gloria Bell: Didn’t Ring My Chimes!

Mar 26, 2019Comments off

I think Julianne Moore is a fantastic actress, so I was eager to see “Gloria Bell,” a film which has gotten very good reviews.  It