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Cabrini: A Saint for All Seasons
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 Crowd?
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 Courtroo...
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! (Netflix &#...
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” in Man...
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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Darkest Hour: The Right Man with the Right Stuff a...
This film covers the brief time interval between May 8th and June 4th, 1940, which may have been one of the most critical points in recent world history. England is in dire straights. Neville Chamberlain (Ronald Pickup) has resigned as
I, Tonya: Skating On Thin Ice!
I really enjoyed this film, which is an interesting character study of Tonya Harding and the unbelievably-stressful and abusive childhood from whence she came. It has an excellent ensemble cast, especially Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, who both give AAW
Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi: “The ...
This film starts where “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” leaves off. If taken in isolation, I think it’s a very good Star Wars movie. Unfortunately, I do not get the same thrill that I used to, seeing space
The Shape of Water: Goes Below the Surface!
This film is an unusual and creative love story, of the “Beauty and the Beast” genre. The Writer/Director, Guillermo Del Toro, has a terrific visual imagination, and his attention to detail serves him well. The film takes place in Baltimore
