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Truth – Netflix DVD
This film didn’t stay in the theaters too long, but it deserved a better fate. It has much in common with “Spotlight,” although it’s not
The Witness
Kitty Genovese was brutally murdered by Winston Moseley, at about 3 am, while walking home from her job as a bar waitress in NYC. As
Love and Friendship
Although I think any movie starring Kate Beckinsale is a “must-see,” this period piece, based on the Jane Austen novella “Lady Susan,” doesn’t quite live
Miles Ahead
I love Miles Davis (no relation, despite my unrecognized musical talent) and Don Cheadle, but was “left stranded” by “Miles Ahead.” “Kind of Blue” is my
Bridge of Spies
This film is based on a true story and is one of my favorite movies of 2015. It is 1957 and there are considerable tensions
Everest
This film is a true story about a tragic expedition to Mt. Everest in 1996. The cinematographer (Salvatore Totino) has captured spectacular views of Everest
Steve Jobs
I had read the excellent biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, so I wasn’t especially interested in seeing this film. Over the weekend, however,
Concussion
Directed and written by Peter Landesman, this film chronicles Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in professional football players. The film is
Joy
David O. Russell’s muse is Jennifer Lawrence. She starred in his last two films, “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle.” He directed and wrote the
Trumbo
It took me a while to get around to seeing this picture (since there always seemed to be one I wanted to see more), but
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