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Reviews

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La La Land Dominates!

Dave’s Oscar Predictions!

Feb 25, 2017Comments off

Best Picture:  Predicted Winner (PW) – La La Land  |  Surprise Pick (SP) – Moonlight  |  Overlooked (OL) – Nocturnal Animals Actor In A Leading

7.5

Non-Stop Action Thriller!

John Wick: Chapter Two: Burns the Candle at...

Feb 20, 2017Comments off

If you are looking for a change-of-pace from your “Mindfulness” meditations, you may want to consider this non-stop action movie!  This film begins right after

8.2

Dave’s Favorite Films: 2016

Feb 16, 2017Comments off

Favorite American Films:  La La Land – Lived up to the hype  Nocturnal Animals – Brilliant screenplay and great acting  Edge of Seventeen – One

8.5

An Intense and Compelling Drama!

The Salesman: Made a Commission on Me!

Feb 12, 2017Comments off

The Writer/Director (Asghar Farhadi) won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film 2012 for “A Separation,” and “The Salesman” – nominated for Best Foreign

7.5

A Poetic Movie Experience!

Paterson: Poetry In Motion!

Jan 25, 2017Comments off

I write poetry from time to time, so I probably enjoyed this movie more than most will.  This film has a laconic pace, which, as

8

Funny and Touching!

20th Century Women: Interesting Take on the...

Jan 17, 2017Comments off

I liked this film a lot, although not quite as much as Robin, who loved it!  I think women will enjoy it more, but the

8

Interesting True Story!

Hidden Figures: Adds Up A Winner!

Jan 15, 2017Comments off

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

8.5

Superb Performances by Washington and Davis!

Fences: Portrait of a Trapped Man!

Jan 02, 2017Comments off

This film is a faithful re-creation of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Fences,” written by August Wilson.  There was a 2010 Broadway revival, and most

8

Great Martial Arts Scenes!

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of De...

Dec 30, 2016Comments off

This film was a huge flop with critics and fans alike, receiving a Rotten Tomatoes 19% critics score and a 38% fan score.  I had

5.5

Heavy-Handed and Slow!

Jackie: A Vehicle For Portman That Crashed!

Dec 25, 2016Comments off

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