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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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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 by Micheal Fassbender, who plays the android (David) from “Prometheus” as well as the newest
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 numerous other films), at their suite at the Bel Aire Hotel. By the way, although
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New...
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 it, he takes advantage of a street meeting with an Israeli diplomat, Micha Eshel (Lior
The Zookeeper’s Wife: Heroic Tale, But Just ...
“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 of the same name written by Diane Ackerman and tells an amazing true story. I
