Headline News

MS- Must See!

8.5

Phenomenal Technical Achievement!

Avatar: The Way of the Water – Makes a Bi...

Jan 05, 2023Comments off

“Avatar” was released in 2009.  I think it should have won the AA for “Best Picture” in 2010, but Cameron’s ex-wife (Kathryn Bigelow) won for

8.5

Compelling Story About Spielberg's Childhood & Adolescence

The Fabelmans: Steven Spielberg’s Com...

Jan 02, 2023Comments off

Steven Spielberg is arguably the best Director of my generation.  This film is about his childhood and adolescence, although I wouldn’t quite consider it a

8.5

Visually Stunning and Creative!

Pinocchio: An Animation Masterpiece! (Netfl...

Dec 12, 2022Comments off

Co-Writer/Co-Director Guillermo Del Toro is known for his creativity and ability to conjure up amazing visuals.  In his first fully-animated film, Del Toro chooses the

8.5

AAW Performance By Kate Blanchett

Tar: Kate Blanchett’s “Tour de ...

Oct 31, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Todd Field has made a very interesting and thought-provoking film.  Kate Blanchett’s portrayal as Lydia Tar will very probably receive an AA nomination and

8.5

Terrific Screenplay!

Vengeance: A Very Funny and Thought-Provoki...

Aug 05, 2022Comments off

This is the first movie by Writer/Director/Star, B.J. Novak, who was also a co-writer and actor on the TV show “The Office.”  The film received

8

History of an Iconic Song!

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Son...

Jul 20, 2022Comments off

The now-deceased singer/songwriter, poet, and novelist, Leonard Cohen, is loved by many millions of fans around the world.  This documentary skims over Cohen’s life history

9

Even Better than Top Gun!

Top Gun: Maverick – Has It All!

May 31, 2022Comments off

Tom Cruise is a Scientologist who is anti-psychiatry, but I love the guy anyway.  He’s a very under-rated actor who has starred in some of

8.5

Most Fun I've Had At The Movies in a Long Time!

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: A ...

Apr 24, 2022Comments off

I am a huge Nicolas Cage fan, and I’ll bet there are plenty of you reading this that are, too.  He has starred in some

8

Jennifer Acting, Singing, and Dancing!

Marry Me: A Delightful Rom-Com

Mar 21, 2022Comments off

I was going to wait to watch this film as a rental, but my close friend Bruce (who I hope one day will post reviews

8

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