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6.5

A 'Stop and Smell the Roses' Movie!

Paris Can Wait: So Can You!

Jun 01, 2017Comments off

If you’re in the mood for a ‘stop and smell the roses’ movie, you might enjoy this one, but otherwise I’d pass.  Apparently, this film

7.5

A Worthy Addition to the Franchise!

Alien Covenant: Sealed In Blood!

May 24, 2017Comments off

This film takes place about a decade after the last Alien film, “Prometheus.”  It is directed by Ridley Scott and anchored by an excellent performance

6

Only For Debra Winger Fans!

The Lovers: Failed To Get Me Off!

May 18, 2017Comments off

About 22 years ago, Robin and I were fortunate enough to have lunch with Debra Winger and her husband, Arliss Howard (Actor – “Concussion” and

7.5

Fine Performance By Gere!

Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall o...

May 16, 2017Comments off

Norman Oppenheimer (Richard Gere) is a wheeler-dealer, but, even at his late age, he doesn’t appear to have had much success.  As luck would have

7

An Interesting Story, But Flat Film!

The Zookeeper’s Wife: Heroic Tale, Bu...

May 03, 2017Comments off

“Someone told me it’s all happening at the zoo” (Paul Simon), but apparently not at this one! This film is an adaptation of the book

7.5

Interesting and Often Funny!

Their Finest: An Amusing WWII Story

Apr 26, 2017Comments off

This English WWII film is primarily a drama, although it has many comedic moments.  The Danish director (Lone Scherfig – “An Education”) does another fine

8.5

My Favorite Movie of 2017!

Frantz: An Intense and Compelling Drama

Apr 19, 2017Comments off

I loved this foreign film.  It is a “MUST SEE” which I think should be nominated for multiple A.A.s, including Best Foreign Picture, Best Female

7

An Alien To Be Reckoned With!

Life: Deadly Alien with Charisma!

Apr 10, 2017Comments off

If you’re in the mood for a monster-alien sci-fi flick, you will probably enjoy “Life.”  You won’t think about it three seconds after you leave

7.5

Better Than The Reviews Imply!

Ghost in the Shell: A “Haunting”...

Apr 07, 2017Comments off

It’s been about a month since my last post because I’ve been extremely busy on the weekends, which is when I usually see a movie.

7.5

Character-, Rather Than CGI, -Driven!

Logan: A Fine Conclusion to the Wolverine S...

Mar 14, 2017Comments off

For those movie-goers who are fans of Hugh Jackman and Wolverine, this film is the final chapter in the Wolverine story and is a must-see.