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7.5

Fine Performances By Jackman and Janney!

Bad Education: A Black Eye for My Alma Mate...

Apr 29, 2020Comments off

When I was 8 and my sister Jo was 11, my parents moved the family from Brooklyn to Roslyn, a town in Nassau County, Long

8.5

Great Screenplay!

Jojo Rabbit: Brilliant In A Unique Way!

Jan 28, 2020Comments off

This was the last movie I needed to see that had an AA nomination for Best Picture.  I had seen the previews and I didn’t

8

Great Cinematography!

1917: A One-Day Journey Thru Hell!

Jan 26, 2020Comments off

This WWI movie, co-written and directed by Sam Mendes (Kate Winslet’s ex-husband), won the 2020 Golden Globe Award for “Best Picture.”  I liked the film

8.5

A Terrific Film!

Bombshell: Explosive!

Jan 09, 2020Comments off

I really enjoyed this film, which is essentially a true story.  It will be in my Top 5 for 2019, and most of the actors

8

Abuse of Power Morality Tale!

Richard Jewell: How To “Blow Up”...

Dec 30, 2019Comments off

I am a huge fan of Clint Eastwood directed films. Three of my favorites are “Mystic River” (2003), “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), and “Gran Torino”

8

Fine Acting By Hanks and Rhys!

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood: Not A...

Dec 23, 2019Comments off

I never watched Fred Rogers on TV when I was a child, but I’m sure I would have benefitted from the experience. This film is

8

Enraging True Story!

Dark Waters: Corporate America At Its Worst...

Dec 16, 2019Comments off

I haven’t felt as angry watching a movie in many years as I did watching “Dark Waters.” It’s a film much like Erin Brockovich (2000).

8.5

Terrific Racing Scenes!

Ford v Ferrari: A Winner!

Dec 06, 2019Comments off

In 1966, Ferrari was totally dominating the auto racing circuit. Ford Motor Company’s CEO Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) is at the end of his

7.5

Well Done Film About A Great American Heroine!

Harriet: Freedom Fighter and Escape Artist ...

Nov 06, 2019Comments off

Harriet Tubman is a very important American heroine whose story deserves to be told.  Directed and co-written by Kasi Lemmons, this film tells Tubman’s story

7

A Very Depressing Film!

Judy: A Tortured Soul’s Last Few Mont...

Oct 10, 2019Comments off

I didn’t know what to expect when I went to see “Judy,” but I heard Renee Zellweger gave an AAW performance as the titular Judy