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A Nailbiter!

Raazi: An Exciting Spy Thriller!

May 26, 2018Comments off

This is an Indian film, so, if you don’t want to read subtitles for 2 hours and 20 minutes, you should pass.  The movie is

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Original, Funny, and, at Times, Profound!

Tully: A Comedy/Drama With Depth!

May 16, 2018Comments off

The film is about motherhood, so it only seemed appropriate that Robin and I would see it on Mother’s Day weekend.  I am a fan

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Fine Performances By Weisz and McAdams

Disobedience: A Missed Opportunity!

May 13, 2018Comments off

This film was adapted from the novel of the same name written by Naomi Alderman.  Originally an Orthodox Jew from London, Naomi left the faith

7.5

Terrific Acting By Non-Professional Actors!

The Rider: Well-Crafted, But Will Make You ...

May 05, 2018Comments off

This film, written and directed by Chloe Zhao, has many things going for it, but it made me very sad, so I didn’t enjoy it

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A Teenage Boy's Tumultuous Odyssey!

Lean On Pete: A Difficult Ride!

Apr 17, 2018Comments off

Writer/Director Andrew Haigh has created an emotionally-compelling film with considerable depth and well-developed characters, but it is so sad at times that it is difficult

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Suspenseful Sci-Fi Horror Film!

A Quiet Place: May Make You Scream!

Apr 13, 2018Comments off

I don’t usually see horror movies, but my friends Rimal and Tina wanted to see it, so Robin and I went with them.  As horror

7.5

Creative and Terrifying!

Annihilation: A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Fi...

Apr 04, 2018Comments off

“Ex Machina,” written and directed by Alex Garland, was one of my favorite films of 2015.  “Annihilation,” also written and directed by Garland, is his

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Too Slow, But Exciting Ending!

Red Sparrow: Not Quite Ready For Prime Time...

Mar 14, 2018Comments off

This film is based on the spy-thriller novel of the same name by Jason Matthews.  The book, apparently, is much better than the movie (but

8.5

The Suspense Is Killing Me!

Dave’s 2017 Oscar Predictions!

Mar 02, 2018Comments off

Important Abbreviations: POP = Predicted Oscar Pick; MC = My Choice; NEN = Not Even Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role: POP: Frances McDormand – Three

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2017: Eleven thru Twenty!

Dave’s “Honorable Mention”...

Feb 28, 2018Comments off

20.  “Patty Cakes” 19. “Girls Trip” 18.  “War For The Planet of the Apes” 17,  “Molly’s Game” 16.  “Logan Lucky” 15.  “The Disaster Artist” 14.