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7.5

Interesting Movie About Non-White Racism

Gook: It Will “Spook” You

Sep 13, 2017Comments off

Justin Chon wrote, directed, and starred in this thought-provoking black and white film with the theme of racism between people of color.  It takes place

7.5

Great Performances by Macdonald and Everett!

Patti Cake$: A “Rockyesque” Rap...

Sep 04, 2017Comments off

Written and directed by Geremy Jasper, this feel-good movie has the familiar theme of pursuing  your dream (no matter how seemingly-impossible), courageously facing multiple and

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A Summer MUST SEE!

Logan Lucky: A Fast and Terrific Ride!

Aug 30, 2017Comments off

This is another terrific film by one of the best Directors of our generation, Steven Soderbergh (“Sex, Lies and Videotape” – 1989, “Erin Brockovich” –

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Fine Acting and Exquisite Cinematography!

Wind River: Immerse Yourself in its World

Aug 19, 2017Comments off

Taylor Sheridan (Writer/Director) wrote the screenplays for “Hell or High Water” and “Sicario,” and this film is in the same class – although be forewarned

7.5

A Horrifying and Intense Movie Experience

Detroit: An Ugly and Dark Period in Our His...

Aug 07, 2017Comments off

“Detroit” takes place in 1967 during the Detroit riots.  Racial tensions had reached a fever pitch, resulting in looting, setting fires all over the city,

7.5

An All-Around Winner!

War for the Planet of the Apes: “Swin...

Jul 26, 2017Comments off

I am a big fan of this series.  The original “Planet of the Apes” (circa 1968) was co-written by Rod Serling (“Twilight Zone”), who is

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Fantastic Air Fights!

Dunkirk: An Amazing Rescue Story!

Jul 24, 2017Comments off

The Evacuation of Dunkirk is probably not well known to those unfamiliar with WWII history.  In a nut-shell, about 400,000 Allied soldiers ( mainly British,

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Tour de Force by Sally Hawkins!

Maudie: A Triumph of Will!

Jul 17, 2017Comments off

I have been a Sally Hawkins fan since she starred in “Happy Go Lucky” (2008).  In “Maudie,” Hawkins get an even better chance to demonstrate

8.5

Original, Exciting and Fun!

Baby Driver: “Full-Throttle” Mu...

Jul 07, 2017Comments off

If you want to have a great time at the movies, drive – don’t even run – to see “Baby Driver”!  It was a smash

7.5

Terrific Acting By The Four Leads!

The Beguiled: A Tragic Tale of Seduction

Jul 06, 2017Comments off

This film is based on the 1966 novel “A Painted Devil” by Thomas Cullinan.  It is also a re-make of the 1971 film with Clint