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8.5

Terrific Film!

Cafe Society

Jul 25, 2016Comments off

If you are still interested in seeing Woody Allen films (despite his well-publicized personal problems), don’t miss “Cafe Society.”  I enjoyed this movie more than

7.5

Excellent Screenplay!

Truth – Netflix DVD

Jul 17, 2016Comments off

This film didn’t stay in the theaters too long, but it deserved a better fate.  It has much in common with “Spotlight,” although it’s not

7

A Pretty Good Road Buddy Film!

The Fundamentals of Caring – Original...

Jul 16, 2016Comments off

This film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and is now on Netflix Streaming.  It is based on the Jonathan Evison novel “The Revised

7

Fine Performance by George Clooney!

Money Monster

Jul 11, 2016Comments off

This film was directed by Jodie Foster.  It has an excellent cast, so I figured it would be pretty good.  It’s a better-than-average rental, but

7

Not One of Tarantino's Best!

The Hateful Eight – Netflix DVD

Jul 10, 2016Comments off

This movie is for Tarantino fans only, as it’s one of his lesser films.  It has all the ‘Tarantino movie’ pre-requisites, such as intense and

8.5

Informative and Emotionally-Compelling!

The Witness

Jun 19, 2016Comments off

Kitty Genovese was brutally murdered by Winston Moseley, at about 3 am, while walking home from her job as a bar waitress in NYC.  As

6

Deeply Disturbing!

The Lobster

Jun 15, 2016Comments off

I was expecting a light-hearted satire on romantic relationships, but this is the most dark and disturbing movie I’ve seen in years.  The film is

7

A Humerous Triffle

Love and Friendship

Jun 14, 2016Comments off

Although I think any movie starring Kate Beckinsale is a “must-see,” this period piece, based on the Jane Austen novella “Lady Susan,” doesn’t quite live

8

Delightful!

The Jungle Book

Jun 06, 2016Comments off

This is a wonderful film, which is an updated version of the original Disney animated feature released in 1967.  Both films are based on some

7.5

A Warm-Hearted and Funny Film!

The Meddler

Jun 01, 2016Comments off

This film has much to recommend.  Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria and partly based on her own – as well as her mother’s –