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Stronger: The Long Journey From Disaster to...
The screenplay for this film, written by John Pollono, is adapted from the memoir “Stronger,” which was co-written by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. It
Battle Of The Sexes: A Triumph For Equality...
Billie Jean King is one of my idols, and there are very few people living today that I respect and admire more. Not only is
Detroit: An Ugly and Dark Period in Our His...
“Detroit” takes place in 1967 during the Detroit riots. Racial tensions had reached a fever pitch, resulting in looting, setting fires all over the city,
Dunkirk: An Amazing Rescue Story!
The Evacuation of Dunkirk is probably not well known to those unfamiliar with WWII history. In a nut-shell, about 400,000 Allied soldiers ( mainly British,
Maudie: A Triumph of Will!
I have been a Sally Hawkins fan since she starred in “Happy Go Lucky” (2008). In “Maudie,” Hawkins get an even better chance to demonstrate
Their Finest: An Amusing WWII Story
This English WWII film is primarily a drama, although it has many comedic moments. The Danish director (Lone Scherfig – “An Education”) does another fine
Frantz: An Intense and Compelling Drama
I loved this foreign film. It is a “MUST SEE” which I think should be nominated for multiple A.A.s, including Best Foreign Picture, Best Female
Hidden Figures: Adds Up A Winner!
It’s the early 1960’s in segregated Virginia. The United States was shocked when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik and was further humiliated when Yuri Gagarin
Jackie: A Vehicle For Portman That Crashed!
This film covers the time interval between right before President Kennedy’s assassination until shortly after his funeral. It starts with a journalist (Billy Crudup) interviewing
The Birth Of A Nation – Bloodier Than...
Nate Parker starred, directed, and co-wrote this very violent and intense film. Nat Turner’s story is well known, so I won’t be concerned about giving
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