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8.5

A Heartwarming Tale of Growth

Belfast: Growing Up With Violence

Dec 15, 2021Comments off

Start with an interesting story, add great acting, and top it off with a Van Morrison soundtrack, and you’ve got an excellent movie!  This is

7

Interesting Story, But Too Long!

The House of Gucci: The Tragic Fall of a Fa...

Dec 03, 2021Comments off

This film is directed by Ridley Scott and features an all-star cast.  It is based on the book of the same name by Sara Gay

7.5

Terrific Performance By Will Smith!

King Richard: Amazing True Story (HBO Max)

Nov 28, 2021Comments off

If you are a tennis fan and have followed the careers of the Williams sisters over the years, you will probably “love” this movie.  Even

7.5

Fine Performances By The Four Leads!

The Last Duel: “Cutting Edge” P...

Oct 25, 2021Comments off

This film is based on true Medieval events.  The movie has a great pedigree, being directed by Ridley Scott (“Gladiator”), co-written by Nicole Holofcener, Matt

8.5

Terrific Historical Drama!

Judas and the Black Messiah: A “Kille...

Mar 15, 2021Comments off

This is an excellent historical drama about the murder of Fred Hampton (played by Daniel Kaluuya), the Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, on

8.5

MLK Gives Amazingly Realistic Performance!

MLK/FBI: Who Knew? (Amazon Prime)

Feb 16, 2021Comments off

This is an excellent and informative documentary, directed by Sam Pollard, about the FBI’s hyper-intrusive surveillance of MLK from1963-April 4, 1968 – the date of

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Interesting Story, But Slow Movie!

The Dig: An Amazing Archeological Discovery...

Feb 09, 2021Comments off

The Spanish philosopher George Santayana is credited for having said, “Those who cannot remember history are doomed to repeat it.”  I say, “Even those who

7.5

Superb Ensemble Cast!

The Trial of the Chicago 7: A Violent Strol...

Oct 19, 2020Comments off

My oldest of my three sons (Ryan) was born in 1977, so even he wasn’t alive in 1968 when the Chicago riots took place.  Picture

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I Almost Got Seasick!

Greyhound: A “See”-Worthy Film ...

Jul 24, 2020Comments off

It’s 1942 and it’s a toss-up as to who’s going to win the war.  Although the Pacific is where just about all the WWII movie

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An Amazing True Story!

Just Mercy: We Could Use A Little Now

Jun 09, 2020Comments off

Robin and I were in the throes of cabin fever when we received a call from our close friends, Arnie and Ellen, inviting us over