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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

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Wonderful Cinematography and Set Design!

The Tragedy of Macbeth: Interesting Take on...

Feb 03, 2022Comments off

Joel Coen was fascinated by Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” and, for many years, wanted to make a movie of it.  Apparently, his brother and usual movie partner,

7.5

AAW Performance By Kidman!

Being The Ricardos: Not Easy (Amazon Prime ...

Dec 29, 2021Comments off

Aaron Sorkin is a prolific TV and Screenplay writer who has also directed a few movies.  In “Being The Ricardos,” he’s the Writer/Director and, for

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Kristen Stewart's Chance for an AA!

Spencer: Princess Diana Drowning in Despair...

Dec 20, 2021Comments off

If you’re depressed (secondary to COVID or other life stresses), just watch “Spencer” and you may reach for the Lithium because you will seem at

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

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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