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Fun "Ground Hog Day" Riff

Palm Springs: Entertaining and Funny Rom-Co...

Jul 21, 2020Comments off

Now in the 4th month of movie theater withdrawal, it hasn’t been easy to find a reason to live.  This film isn’t it, but it’s

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Taut and Real Drama!

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always: A Harrowi...

Jul 11, 2020Comments off

Written and Directed by Eliza Hittman and anchored by an AAW performance by Sidney Flanigan, this film tells a three-day tale about a teenage girl

7.5

Touching and Funny Film!

The Half of It: A Sweet Romantic Comedy Wit...

Jul 08, 2020Comments off

Director/Writer Alice Wu has crafted a partly-autobiographical film which is a creative spin-off of the classic “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) is a

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Another Winner for Spike Lee!

Da 5 Bloods – Netflix: Another Compel...

Jul 01, 2020Comments off

Spike Lee is one of my favorite directors, despite the fact that he is an avid Knick’s fan.  I think “Do The Right Thing” (1989)

7.5

A Redemption Tale with a Sports Backdrop!

The Way Back: An Alcoholic’s Struggle

Jun 10, 2020Comments off

Ben Affleck’s struggle with alcoholism and the havoc it has wreaked in his life (e.g. unraveling his marriage to Jennifer Garner, among other events) is

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An Amazing True Story!

Just Mercy: We Could Use A Little Now

Jun 09, 2020Comments off

Robin and I were in the throes of cabin fever when we received a call from our close friends, Arnie and Ellen, inviting us over

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An Under-Rated Actress!

Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind – Natal...

May 17, 2020Comments off

This documentary, directed by Laurent Bouzereau and narrated by Natasha Gregson Wagner (daughter of Natalie and Producer Richard Gregson and the step-daughter of Robert Wagner),

7.5

Fine Performances By Jackman and Janney!

Bad Education: A Black Eye for My Alma Mate...

Apr 29, 2020Comments off

When I was 8 and my sister Jo was 11, my parents moved the family from Brooklyn to Roslyn, a town in Nassau County, Long

7.5

Fine Performance By Tzi Ma

Tigertail: An Immigrant’s Journey

Apr 20, 2020Comments off

Did you miss me? My last review (“Emma”) was posted on March 10, 2020.  After that, I stopped going to the movies (as we all

7.5

Entertaining and Funny!

Emma.: Matchmaking Mischief!

Mar 10, 2020Comments off

With COVID-19 running amuck, I was in the mood for a laugh, so, on Saturday night, Rob and I went to see “Emma.”  (I have