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7.5

Interesting and Often Funny!

Their Finest: An Amusing WWII Story

Apr 26, 2017Comments off

This English WWII film is primarily a drama, although it has many comedic moments.  The Danish director (Lone Scherfig – “An Education”) does another fine

8.5

My Favorite Movie of 2017!

Frantz: An Intense and Compelling Drama

Apr 19, 2017Comments off

I loved this foreign film.  It is a “MUST SEE” which I think should be nominated for multiple A.A.s, including Best Foreign Picture, Best Female

7.5

Character-, Rather Than CGI, -Driven!

Logan: A Fine Conclusion to the Wolverine S...

Mar 14, 2017Comments off

For those movie-goers who are fans of Hugh Jackman and Wolverine, this film is the final chapter in the Wolverine story and is a must-see.

8.5

An Intense and Compelling Drama!

The Salesman: Made a Commission on Me!

Feb 12, 2017Comments off

The Writer/Director (Asghar Farhadi) won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film 2012 for “A Separation,” and “The Salesman” – nominated for Best Foreign

7.5

A Poetic Movie Experience!

Paterson: Poetry In Motion!

Jan 25, 2017Comments off

I write poetry from time to time, so I probably enjoyed this movie more than most will.  This film has a laconic pace, which, as

8

Funny and Touching!

20th Century Women: Interesting Take on the...

Jan 17, 2017Comments off

I liked this film a lot, although not quite as much as Robin, who loved it!  I think women will enjoy it more, but the

8

Interesting True Story!

Hidden Figures: Adds Up A Winner!

Jan 15, 2017Comments off

It’s the early 1960’s in segregated Virginia.  The United States was shocked when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik and was further humiliated when Yuri Gagarin

7

Not Much Magic!

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them: Wi...

Jan 03, 2017Comments off

I never read the “Harry Potter” books, but I was a big fan of the movie franchise.  My close friend Arnie really liked this movie

8.5

Superb Performances by Washington and Davis!

Fences: Portrait of a Trapped Man!

Jan 02, 2017Comments off

This film is a faithful re-creation of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Fences,” written by August Wilson.  There was a 2010 Broadway revival, and most

5.5

Heavy-Handed and Slow!

Jackie: A Vehicle For Portman That Crashed!

Dec 25, 2016Comments off

This film covers the time interval between right before President Kennedy’s assassination until shortly after his funeral.  It starts with a journalist (Billy Crudup) interviewing