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8.5

AAW Performance By Mulligan!

Wildlife: Compelling Family Drama!

Oct 31, 2018Comments off

This film received raves at Sundance, and it deserves them.  Right now, it is in my Top 10 for 2018 and I expect it to

8.5

Will Receive Many AA Nominations!

A Star Is Born: You’ll Go “Gaga...

Oct 24, 2018Comments off

There have been two prior “A Star Is Born” movies, but Bradley Cooper thought the world needed a third, and I think he’s right!  Cooper

7.5

The Man Behind the Myth!

First Man: Neil Armstrong’s Odyssey!

Oct 17, 2018Comments off

This movie is a very different one than Director Damien Chazelle’s two prior films, “Whiplash” and “La La Land.”  The screenplay, written by Josh Singer

7.5

Great Chemistry Between Redford and Spacek!

The Old Man & the Gun: Redford’s...

Oct 12, 2018Comments off

If you are a Robert Redford fan, this film is a MUST-SEE, since he has declared this to be his final film!  I’ve been a

7.5

An Under-The-Radar Gem!

Searching: Creative Mystery/Thriller!

Oct 03, 2018Comments off

This is an unusual movie, co-written and directed by Aneesh Chaganty, because most of the film footage takes place on either a computer or cell

8

Great Chemistry Between Kendrick and Lively!

A Simple Favor: Complex Comedy/Thriller!

Sep 17, 2018Comments off

There wasn’t any movie I was especially eager to see this weekend, but I never miss the chance to see a Blake (Beyond Beautiful) Lively

8

Unusual Odyssey Story!

Alpha: Pre-Historic Adventure Film!

Aug 31, 2018Comments off

I really enjoyed “Alpha,” which is essentially a story about how a boy becomes a man and a wolf transforms into a dog.  The cinematography

8.5

This film packs a wallop!

BLACKKKLANSMAN: A Film With Soul!

Aug 17, 2018Comments off

This film was co-written and directed by Spike Lee, and I think it’s his best except for “Do The Right Thing” (1989).  I consider it

8

Ed Harris Shines!

Kodachrome: Netflix Original – “Col...

Aug 12, 2018Comments off

After Robin and I finished watching the second season of “Goliath” (Amazon Prime – strongly recommended), we decided to watch a movie before getting involved

7.5

AAW Acting By Foster and McKenzie!

Leave No Trace: Living “Off-The Grid...

Jul 24, 2018Comments off

Debra Granik’s “Winter’s Bone” (2010) launched Jennifer Lawrence’s career, and now writer/director Granik’s latest film, “Leave No Trace,” stars another terrific female actor making her