historical

7.5

The Man Behind the Myth!

First Man: Neil Armstrong’s Odyssey!

Oct 17, 2018Comments off

This movie is a very different one than Director Damien Chazelle’s two prior films, “Whiplash” and “La La Land.”  The screenplay, written by Josh Singer

8

Unusual Odyssey Story!

Alpha: Pre-Historic Adventure Film!

Aug 31, 2018Comments off

I really enjoyed “Alpha,” which is essentially a story about how a boy becomes a man and a wolf transforms into a dog.  The cinematography

8.5

This film packs a wallop!

BLACKKKLANSMAN: A Film With Soul!

Aug 17, 2018Comments off

This film was co-written and directed by Spike Lee, and I think it’s his best except for “Do The Right Thing” (1989).  I consider it

8

Fine Acting By Streep and Hanks

The Post: A Battle for Freedom of the Press...

Jan 05, 2018Comments off

This film is a historical piece about government interference with freedom of the press in 1971.  The movie has relevance now, due to the way

7

World War II Fans Will Like It!

Darkest Hour: The Right Man with the Right ...

Dec 28, 2017Comments off

This film covers the brief time interval between May 8th and June 4th, 1940, which may have been one of the most critical points in

7.5

AAW Performances by Margo Robbie and Allison Janney!

I, Tonya: Skating On Thin Ice!

Dec 27, 2017Comments off

I really enjoyed this film, which is an interesting character study of Tonya Harding and the unbelievably-stressful and abusive childhood from whence she came.  It

7

Starts Off Slowly, But Gets Better!

Goodbye Christopher Robin: May Put You Into...

Nov 07, 2017Comments off

My wife (Robin) was named after Christopher Robin, and my father’s pet name for my mother was “Pooh,” so Robin and I wanted to see

7.5

A Must for Goodall Fans!

Jane: Wonder in the Jungle!

Nov 06, 2017Comments off

This is a wonderful documentary directed by Brett Morgan.  It was crafted from over 100 hours of incredible color footage that was assumed to be

7.5

An Entertaining and Often-Funny Film!

American Made: Tom Cruise Nails It!

Oct 23, 2017Comments off

Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes may not love Tom Cruise anymore, but I still do.  Tom, the world’s most famous Scientologist, doesn’t believe in psychiatry,

8

Excellent Ensemble Cast!

Marshall: A Compelling Legal Drama

Oct 22, 2017Comments off

Thurgood Marshall (July 2,1908 – January 24, 1993) was the first African American Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (October 1967 – October 1991).  Prior