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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

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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

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No "Topkapi," But Fun!

Ocean’s 8: Entertaining Caper Movie!

Jun 16, 2018Comments off

This film is sort of a sequel to Stephen Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s” trilogy.  This time, Sandra Bullock (wonderful as ever) plays Debbie Ocean, the sister of

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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