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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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Lady Bird: A Film That Takes Flight!
Finally, we’ve officially entered “Terrific Movie Season” (TMS)! My favorite movie of 2017 (so far) is the recently-released “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” but almost as wonderful is the comedy/drama “Lady Bird,” written and directed by the very talented Greta
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: A ̶...
Writer/Director Martin McDonagh (“In Bruges”) has made another AAW film, which I like even better. The film features a “tour-de-force” performance by Frances McDormand (as Mildred Hayes), who will certainly be nominated for an AW. It’s far-and-away my favorite film
Thank You For Your Service: “Up Close and Pe...
As a psychiatrist, I have a strong interest in films involving mental illness. If you want to learn about PTSD in war veterans, you will find this movie informative and emotionally-compelling. The film is based on the non-fiction book of
Thor: Ragnarok: Lightning Strikes Again!
I’m not a huge fan of comic book super-hero movies, but I was in Illinois with Robin visiting our son, Noah, and he wanted to see it. I was pleasantly surprised, and enjoyed the film a lot. It’s my second-favorite
