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7.5

Excellent Screenplay!

Truth – Netflix DVD

Jul 17, 2016Comments off

This film didn’t stay in the theaters too long, but it deserved a better fate.  It has much in common with “Spotlight,” although it’s not

7

A Pretty Good Road Buddy Film!

The Fundamentals of Caring – Original...

Jul 16, 2016Comments off

This film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and is now on Netflix Streaming.  It is based on the Jonathan Evison novel “The Revised

7

Fine Performance by George Clooney!

Money Monster

Jul 11, 2016Comments off

This film was directed by Jodie Foster.  It has an excellent cast, so I figured it would be pretty good.  It’s a better-than-average rental, but

7

Not One of Tarantino's Best!

The Hateful Eight – Netflix DVD

Jul 10, 2016Comments off

This movie is for Tarantino fans only, as it’s one of his lesser films.  It has all the ‘Tarantino movie’ pre-requisites, such as intense and

6

Deeply Disturbing!

The Lobster

Jun 15, 2016Comments off

I was expecting a light-hearted satire on romantic relationships, but this is the most dark and disturbing movie I’ve seen in years.  The film is

8

Delightful!

The Jungle Book

Jun 06, 2016Comments off

This is a wonderful film, which is an updated version of the original Disney animated feature released in 1967.  Both films are based on some

7.5

A Warm-Hearted and Funny Film!

The Meddler

Jun 01, 2016Comments off

This film has much to recommend.  Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria and partly based on her own – as well as her mother’s –

7.5

Emotionally Compelling and Suspenseful Film!

99 Homes – Netflix DVD

May 12, 2016Comments off

While the “Big Short” focused on the financial macro-issues comprising the housing crises, this emotionally-compelling and suspenseful film, written and directed by Ramin Bahrani, employs

6.5

Two Dimensional!

A Hologram For The King

May 02, 2016Comments off

Tom Hanks has few, if any, peers playing the ordinary man, but, unfortunately, he is starring in an ordinary film.  This movie begins with a

8

Another Winner By John Carney!

Sing Street

May 01, 2016Comments off

I loved Writer/Director John Carney’s two prior films (“Once” and “Begin Again”), and “Sing Street” is another terrific rock musical.  The film is set in