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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

7.5

Excellent Screenplay and Acting!

Marriage Story: An Unhappy Ending!

Jan 21, 2020Comments off

I really liked Noah Baumbach’s movie about his parents’ divorce from a child’s perspective (“The Squid and the Whale” – 2005). Now, writer/director Baumbach has

8

Another Great Performance By Ronan!

Little Women: Fills Big Shoes!

Jan 14, 2020Comments off

I think Greta Gerwig is a terrific director, and she does a wonderful job with this most recent adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 19th century

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

7.5

Still Has Some Magic!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – A Sati...

Jan 04, 2020Comments off

The is the final movie of the re-booted Disney Star Wars trilogy, and, considering all the challenges faced by director J.J. Abrams, it’s well-crafted, entertaining,

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).

7.5

Some Great Scenes, But Way Too Long!

The Irishman: Great Acting But Not A Great ...

Dec 12, 2019Comments off

This latest and possibly last film by the legendary director Martin Scorsese is being hailed as a great film. I think it’s a very good

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