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7

Some Terrific Scenes, But Repetitive

Everything Everywhere All At Once: Philosop...

Apr 20, 2022Comments off

This movie has a terrific premise and has much to recommend it, but its nearly-constant freneticism, excessive length, and too many martial arts battles spoiled

8

Almost 3 Hours, But Worth It!

The Batman: An Engrossing Crime Drama

Mar 30, 2022Comments off

I am usually not into Super-Hero/Comic Book movies, but “The Batman” received excellent reviews, so I decided to see it.  I enjoyed the film quite

8

Heartwarming Film!

Dog: A Man/Dog Buddy Road-Trip Movie!

Mar 27, 2022Comments off

Recommended by my close friend Ted, I liked this movie much more than I had anticipated.  It’s a MUST-SEE for dog lovers, but I think

8

Movies All Worth Watching!

Dave’s 10 Favorite 2021 Films!

Mar 21, 2022Comments off

I will NOT be posting my Oscar predictions this year.  Due to COVID, I haven’t been to the movie theater much and I have no

8

Jennifer Acting, Singing, and Dancing!

Marry Me: A Delightful Rom-Com

Mar 21, 2022Comments off

I was going to wait to watch this film as a rental, but my close friend Bruce (who I hope one day will post reviews

7.5

Some Terrific Scenes, But Way Too long For Me!

Drive My Car: A Very Long Ride

Mar 14, 2022Comments off

This Japanese film is one of the favorites to win the AA for Best International Feature Film as well as Best Picture, but I didn’t

7.5

A Very Depressing Story!

Nightmare Alley: A One-Way Trip to Hell!

Mar 03, 2022Comments off

This film is Director Guillermo Del Toro’s remake of the 1947 “Nightmare Alley.”  It has a terrific cast, and the acting is excellent.  The costumes

7.5

Breakout Performance By Alana Haim!

Licorice Pizza: An Amusing, Funny “Sl...

Feb 27, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Paul Thomas Anderson has directed some terrific films, including “There Will Be Blood” (2008) and “Boogie Nights” (1997).  He grew up in Woodland Hills,

8

Very Exciting Final 30 Minutes!

Kimi: Suspense Thriller! (HBO Max)

Feb 15, 2022Comments off

At 89 minutes, “Kimi” is a compact thriller with an interesting premise.  It’s free on HBO Max, and Robin, my close friend Warren, and myself

8

Taut Thriller!

Munich – The Edge of War: Intense Pre-WWI...

Feb 08, 2022Comments off

I really enjoyed this fictional British pre-WWII drama, based on the novel “Munich” by Robert Harris.  The plot is interesting and creative, the acting is