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Cabrini: A Saint for All Seaso...
It’s Easter Sunday, and it seems quite fitting to me to write this review today on “Cabrini,” a biopic wonderfully directed by Alejandro Monteverde. Cabrini
Dune Part Two: Will Three Be a...
Critic Debut of “Prodigal Son” Noah Davis “Dune: Part Two” thrusts us back into the sand-swept chaos of Arrakis, where the aftermath of House Atreides’
Dave’s Top 10 of 2023!
I am not making any AA predictions for best picture or any of the other categories because “The Academy” selections are so political now. If
Anatomy Of A Fall: Compelling ...
This French film won the “Palme d’Or” award at the Cannes Film Festival. The most compelling reason to see it is the AAW performance by
Maestro: Hits a Sour Note! (Ne...
I greatly admired Leonard Bernstein, played in this film by Bradley Cooper. Being from New York and Jewish, Bernstein was one of my heroes! I
Poor Things: “Rich”...
The more I reflect on “Poor Things,” the more I like it! As of now, it is my third-favorite film of the year! (First is
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The Big Sick: A Film With A Big Heart...
This funny and moving film was co-written by stand-up comic Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and Emily Gordon (essay writer and producer) and is primarily about
Dean: Worthy First Effort From Demitr...
If you don’t follow the comedy circuit closely, you may not have heard of Dimitri Martin (Live “At The Time” – Netfilx Streaming), but he’s
Wonder Woman: “Wonderful”
I think this is a terrific super-hero film with just the right balance of plot, action, special effects, and character development. It’s the best super-hero
Paris Can Wait: So Can You!
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
Alien Covenant: Sealed In Blood!
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
The Lovers: Failed To Get Me 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
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic ...
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
The Zookeeper’s Wife: Heroic Ta...
“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
