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7.5

Creative and Terrifying!

Annihilation: A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Fi...

Apr 04, 2018Comments off

“Ex Machina,” written and directed by Alex Garland, was one of my favorite films of 2015.  “Annihilation,” also written and directed by Garland, is his

8

Ridiculous, But Hilarious!

Game Night: Will Tickle Your Funny-Bone!

Mar 21, 2018Comments off

This film is beyond absurd, but, if you go with the flow, you will “LOL.”  I haven’t laughed so much at a movie in a

7

Too Slow, But Exciting Ending!

Red Sparrow: Not Quite Ready For Prime Time...

Mar 14, 2018Comments off

This film is based on the spy-thriller novel of the same name by Jason Matthews.  The book, apparently, is much better than the movie (but

8.5

Terrific Super-Hero Film!

Black Panther: “Roars” To The T...

Mar 09, 2018Comments off

This is the first black super-hero movie, and it’s breaking many attendance records.  The film is a source of pride for the African-American community and

8.5

The Suspense Is Killing Me!

Dave’s 2017 Oscar Predictions!

Mar 02, 2018Comments off

Important Abbreviations: POP = Predicted Oscar Pick; MC = My Choice; NEN = Not Even Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role: POP: Frances McDormand – Three

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2017: Eleven thru Twenty!

Dave’s “Honorable Mention”...

Feb 28, 2018Comments off

20.  “Patty Cakes” 19. “Girls Trip” 18.  “War For The Planet of the Apes” 17,  “Molly’s Game” 16.  “Logan Lucky” 15.  “The Disaster Artist” 14. 

8.5

My Top Ten Films of 2017!

Dave’s Favorite Films of 2017:

Feb 27, 2018Comments off

10.     “Wonder Woman” – A great Super-Hero movie! 9.       “I, Tonya” – Funny and interesting film with AAW performances by Allison Janney

6.5

"Tailor" Made for Daniel Day-Lewis!

The Phantom Thread: Doesn’t Hold Toge...

Feb 14, 2018Comments off

Daniel Day-Lewis doesn’t star in a film often, but he is arguably the best male actor of our generation.  He is his usual superb self

7.5

A Story of Grief and Rage!

In The Fade: A Tour de Force by Diane Krug...

Feb 07, 2018Comments off

Katja Sekerci (Diane Kruger) is living in Germany.  She is married to Nuri (Numan Acar), who is a Turkish immigrant.  They now have a young

8.5

Terrific Ensemble Cast!

The Insult: How Hatred and Racism Can Spira...

Feb 04, 2018Comments off

This film has received the Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, and it deserves it!  The Director, a Lebanese Christian (Ziad Doueiri), also co-wrote