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Mediocre Plot Grounds "Spider-Man"

Spider-Man: Far From Home – and Groun...

Jul 19, 2019Comments off

I think I’ve seen one too many Spider-Man movies, because this film was boring to me.  The first half is primarily a pretty good teen-age

7.5

A Terrifying Experience!

Midsommar: Daylight Horror!

Jul 15, 2019Comments off

If you suffer from “Nightmare Deficiency Syndrome” (or ‘NDS’ to us professionals), then ‘run – don’t walk’ to see “Midsommar!”  This is one of the

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Wonderful Performance By Jessie Buckley!

Wild Rose: Ample “Flower” Power...

Jul 10, 2019Comments off

If you’re a country music fan, you need to go see “Wild Rose.”  Jessie Buckley stars as Rose-Lynn Harlan, and she gives an AAW performance

8.5

Amazing Animation!

Toy Story 4: Another Masterpiece!

Jul 03, 2019Comments off

“Toy Story” was released in 1995, “Toy Story 2” in 1999, and “Toy Story 3” in 2010.  I thought they were all wonderful, and “Toy

8

A "Marvel" of a Movie!

Avengers: Endgame – A Very Satisfying...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

I didn’t see all of the 20+ films in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), but I saw plenty of them with my sons, so I

7.5

Funny Film With a Feel-Good Message

Always Be My Maybe: Netflix Streaming

Jun 19, 2019Comments off

Ali Wong is one of my favorite female comics.  She stars in and has co-written “Always Be My Maybe.”  If you’re in the mood for

7

Great Songs, But Doesn't Soar!

Rocketman: Veers Off Course

Jun 11, 2019Comments off

I have been an Elton John fan ever since I saw him in concert in 1970 at the Syracuse War Memorial, opening up for “Derek

7.5

Meander Down Music Memory Lane!

Echo in the Canyon: The Mid-60’s Cali...

Jun 05, 2019Comments off

If you enjoyed the rock and folk-rock music of the mid-60’s, you will appreciate this documentary about the music groups living in Laurel Canyon at

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Very Funny and Fun!

Booksmart: Will “Kindle” Your L...

May 29, 2019Comments off

Deriving inspiration from “American Graffiti” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” but holding its own unique voice, “Booksmart” is a terrific high school movie bursting with

7.5

Great Fight Sequences!

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum: A ...

May 22, 2019Comments off

There’s “slim pickins” out there in movie land right now, but, if you like martial arts/action films, you will love this one!  As the title