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Florence Pugh Shines Again!

Don’t Worry Darling: Interesting and ...

Nov 18, 2022Comments off

The gossip surrounding this film has received far more attention than the film itself, but I am a fan of Florence Pugh (“Midsommer”), so I

6.5

Great Acting Can't Save It!

The Banshees of Inisherin: Great Acting, bu...

Nov 16, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Martin McDonagh made one of my favorite films in 2017, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”  Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson were both fabulous in

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Some Fine Moments, But Way Too Long!

Decision To Leave: Complex Murder Mystery/E...

Nov 13, 2022Comments off

Park Chan-wook, the Co-Writer/ Director of this film, is well-known for prior successful films, “Oldboy” and “Handmaiden.”  This movie has received excellent reviews and is

8.5

AAW Performance By Kate Blanchett

Tar: Kate Blanchett’s “Tour de ...

Oct 31, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Todd Field has made a very interesting and thought-provoking film.  Kate Blanchett’s portrayal as Lydia Tar will very probably receive an AA nomination and

7.5

Nice Anti-War Message!

The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Humorous Anti-W...

Oct 16, 2022Comments off

This film’s review had a wide discrepancy between the critics vs. the audience (Critics 42% and Audience 91% on Rotten Tomatoes).  As I have been

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Great Chase Scenes!

Ambulance: Will Give You A “Rush̶...

Oct 10, 2022Comments off

Director Michael Bay is well known for his big-budget, over-the-top action movies, such as the “Transformers” series, and “Ambulance” is no exception.  It’s a non-stop

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AAW Performance By Weaver!

The Good House: Make Yourself at Home

Oct 06, 2022Comments off

This film only received mediocre reviews (Critics 69% and Audience 78% on Rotten Tomatoes), but I liked it more than I anticipated.  It’s a romantic

8.5

Based on Actual Events

The Woman King: Majestic African Epic!

Sep 26, 2022Comments off

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Screenwriter Dana Stevens have created a film with a lot going for it.  I anticipate that it will wind up on

8.5

Excellent Screenplay!

The Worst Person in the World: Excellent Fi...

Sep 03, 2022Comments off

Co-Writer/Director Joachim Trier has made a terrific movie, which will probably make my AA list for Best Foreign Film.  It has won numerous awards for

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Taut Film With Excellent Script!

Emily The Criminal: Crime Suspense Thriller

Aug 17, 2022Comments off

This movie received excellent reviews (Critics 93 and Audience 88 on Rotten Tomatoes), and it deserved them.  The main reason to see it is the