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8.5

The Suspense Is Killing Me!

Dave’s 2020 Oscar Predictions: And th...

Feb 07, 2020Comments off

Here are my Oscar Predictions for the 6 most important awards!  Have fun Sunday Night! Abbreviations:  MP – My Pick       POW – Predicted

8.5

Great Screenplay!

Jojo Rabbit: Brilliant In A Unique Way!

Jan 28, 2020Comments off

This was the last movie I needed to see that had an AA nomination for Best Picture.  I had seen the previews and I didn’t

8

Great Cinematography!

1917: A One-Day Journey Thru Hell!

Jan 26, 2020Comments off

This WWI movie, co-written and directed by Sam Mendes (Kate Winslet’s ex-husband), won the 2020 Golden Globe Award for “Best Picture.”  I liked the film

7.5

Excellent Screenplay and Acting!

Marriage Story: An Unhappy Ending!

Jan 21, 2020Comments off

I really liked Noah Baumbach’s movie about his parents’ divorce from a child’s perspective (“The Squid and the Whale” – 2005). Now, writer/director Baumbach has

8

Another Great Performance By Ronan!

Little Women: Fills Big Shoes!

Jan 14, 2020Comments off

I think Greta Gerwig is a terrific director, and she does a wonderful job with this most recent adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 19th century

7.5

Still Has Some Magic!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – A Sati...

Jan 04, 2020Comments off

The is the final movie of the re-booted Disney Star Wars trilogy, and, considering all the challenges faced by director J.J. Abrams, it’s well-crafted, entertaining,

8

Abuse of Power Morality Tale!

Richard Jewell: How To “Blow Up”...

Dec 30, 2019Comments off

I am a huge fan of Clint Eastwood directed films. Three of my favorites are “Mystic River” (2003), “Million Dollar Baby” (2004), and “Gran Torino”

8

Fine Acting By Hanks and Rhys!

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood: Not A...

Dec 23, 2019Comments off

I never watched Fred Rogers on TV when I was a child, but I’m sure I would have benefitted from the experience. This film is

8

Terrific Ensemble Cast!

Knives Out: The Cutting Edge of Mystery!

Dec 04, 2019Comments off

This is a thoroughly enjoyable and fun film. It’s a terrific mystery with a satisfying ending. There are enough clues that it is possible to

8

A Worthy Sequel to Kubrick's "The Shining"

Doctor Sleep: Will Keep You Awake!

Nov 13, 2019Comments off

I read Stephen King’s “The Shining” (1977) and also saw the legendary movie “The Shining” (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson.  I