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8.5

Like a Cinematic Jihad!

Dune Part Two: Will Three Be a Crowd?

Mar 20, 2024Comments off

Critic Debut of “Prodigal Son” Noah Davis “Dune: Part Two” thrusts us back into the sand-swept chaos of Arrakis, where the aftermath of House Atreides’

8.5

AAW Performance By Huller!

Anatomy Of A Fall: Compelling Courtroom Dra...

Feb 20, 2024Comments off

This French film won the “Palme d’Or” award at the Cannes Film Festival.  The most compelling reason to see it is the AAW performance by

7.5

Won't Make My Top 10 For 2023!

Maestro: Hits a Sour Note! (Netflix & ...

Jan 25, 2024Comments off

I greatly admired Leonard Bernstein, played in this film by Bradley Cooper.  Being from New York and Jewish, Bernstein was one of my heroes!  I

8.5

Stone Deserves the AA!

Poor Things: “Rich” in Many Way...

Jan 25, 2024Comments off

The more I reflect on “Poor Things,” the more I like it!  As of now, it is my third-favorite film of the year!  (First is

8.5

AAW Performance By Jeffrey Wright!

American Fiction: Best Screenplay of the Ye...

Dec 25, 2023Comments off

Although “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” and “Barbie” are gathering all the AA buzz for 2023, don’t miss this terrific under-the-radar independent movie.  (FYI, my 2023 favorite film

7.5

Inspiring Feel-Good Film!

Bank of Dave: Worth the Time Investment (Ne...

Dec 24, 2023Comments off

This is a heart-warming David & Goliath tale – based on a true story, although with considerable fiction along with it, but who cares?!  Dave

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Fine Ensemble Cast!

Somewhere in Queens: Winds Up in a Nice Pla...

Dec 18, 2023Comments off

Robin and I were watching Bill Maher’s TV show on Friday, and his guest was none other than Ray Romano.  It turns out that Ray

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Excellent Performances By The Three Leads!

May December: Reconstructing the Past From ...

Dec 13, 2023Comments off

This film has received excellent reviews and has many things going for it, but I was disappointed.  The movie is loosely based on the notorious

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My Favorite Movie of the Year!

Godzilla Minus One: A “Monster”...

Dec 10, 2023Comments off

I was only six years old when the first Godzilla movie was released, and there have been numerous Godzilla films since then.  I think “Godzilla

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Terrific Screenplay!

The Holdovers: A Christmas Comedy!

Dec 01, 2023Comments off

This film came out in October and hardly any theatres are showing it now, but I would recommend renting it once it becomes available.  The