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Not Much Magic!

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Th...

Jan 03, 2017Comments off

I never read the “Harry Potter” books, but I was a big fan of the movie franchise.  My close friend Arnie really liked this movie

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

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Great Martial Arts Scenes!

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword...

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 Cr...

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

8.8

Best Picture of 2016!

La La Land: Soaring Above The Clouds!

Dec 23, 2016Comments off

Written and directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), this is a magical movie musical, a modern-day version of Fred Astaire/Ginger Rodgers classics like “Top Hat.”  It’s

7.5

Interesting Character Study!

Miss Sloane: Winning At All Costs!

Dec 23, 2016Comments off

Jessica Chastain (as Elizabeth Sloan)’s excellent performance anchors this interesting political drama.  Elizabeth Sloan is a top-tier Washington D.C. lobbyist employed by a conservative lobbyist

7.5

Rooney Mara Shines!

Lion: Fascinating True Story, But The...

Dec 19, 2016Comments off

This film had “quite the buzz” at many film festivals, so I was eager to see it.  The movie is adapted from the novel “Lion,”

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The "Force" Is With It!

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – ...

Dec 18, 2016Comments off

I am a fan of the franchise, but I was beginning to wonder whether Disney could keep churning out good Star Wars movies.  The first