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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

8.5

A Very Funny and Emotionally-Intense Film!

The Big Sick: A Film With A Big Heart!

Jul 04, 2017Comments off

This funny and moving film was co-written by stand-up comic Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and Emily Gordon (essay writer and producer) and is primarily about

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Some Very Funny Scenes

Dean: Worthy First Effort From Demitri Mart...

Jun 20, 2017Comments off

If you don’t follow the comedy circuit closely, you may not have heard of Dimitri Martin (Live “At The Time” – Netfilx Streaming), but he’s

6.5

A 'Stop and Smell the Roses' Movie!

Paris Can Wait: So Can You!

Jun 01, 2017Comments off

If you’re in the mood for a ‘stop and smell the roses’ movie, you might enjoy this one, but otherwise I’d pass.  Apparently, this film

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Only For Debra Winger Fans!

The Lovers: Failed To Get Me Off!

May 18, 2017Comments off

About 22 years ago, Robin and I were fortunate enough to have lunch with Debra Winger and her husband, Arliss Howard (Actor – “Concussion” and

7.5

Fine Performance By Gere!

Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall o...

May 16, 2017Comments off

Norman Oppenheimer (Richard Gere) is a wheeler-dealer, but, even at his late age, he doesn’t appear to have had much success.  As luck would have