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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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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 a very difficult time in their relationship. It’s so far my favorite film of 2017
Dean: Worthy First Effort From Demitri Martin
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 a funny guy with an off-beat and wry sense of humor. His first film (which
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 movie I’ve seen since “Iron Man.” I consider it a “MUST-SEE.” The Wonder Woman character
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 is based on Eleanor Coppola (Francis’ wife and Sofia’s mother)’s 2009 experience when she was
