drama
20th Century Women: Interesting Take on the...
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
Hidden Figures: Adds Up A Winner!
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
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them: Wi...
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
Fences: Portrait of a Trapped Man!
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
Jackie: A Vehicle For Portman That Crashed!
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
La La Land: Soaring Above The Clouds!
Written and directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), this is a magical movie musical, a modern-day version of Fred Astaire/Ginger Rodgers classics like “Top Hat.” It’s
Miss Sloane: Winning At All Costs!
Jessica Chastain (as Elizabeth Sloan)’s excellent performance anchors this interesting political drama. Elizabeth Sloan is a top-tier Washington D.C. lobbyist employed by a conservative lobbyist
Lion: Fascinating True Story, But The Film ...
This film had “quite the buzz” at many film festivals, so I was eager to see it. The movie is adapted from the novel “Lion,”
Moonlight: Too Dim To See!
Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, this film has received rave reviews (98% Fresh critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes) and numerous “Best Picture” awards. My
Edge Of Seventeen: A Film For All Ages!
Robin, Noah (coincidentally 17), and I all agree that this is a terrific movie! I rank it right up there with the great high school
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