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8.5

Terrific Ensemble Cast!

The Insult: How Hatred and Racism Can Spira...

Feb 04, 2018Comments off

This film has received the Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, and it deserves it!  The Director, a Lebanese Christian (Ziad Doueiri), also co-wrote

7.5

Fine Performance By Franco!

The Disaster Artist: A Close-Up Portrait of...

Jan 24, 2018Comments off

Our blog editor, Sam Phillips, is a friend of Tommy Wiseau and sometimes works with him on projects.  He turned me on to Tommy’s now-legendary

8.5

Transcendent Western!

Hostiles: Hope for the Human Race!

Jan 10, 2018Comments off

“Hostiles” is a magnificent film.  Although I had never even heard of Scott Copper, the Writer/Director/Producer, I sure won’t miss his future films.  This movie

8

Fine Acting By Streep and Hanks

The Post: A Battle for Freedom of the Press...

Jan 05, 2018Comments off

This film is a historical piece about government interference with freedom of the press in 1971.  The movie has relevance now, due to the way

7.5

Amazing True Story!

Molly’s Game: Take a “Chance...

Jan 04, 2018Comments off

This movie is based on Molly Bloom’s memoir, “Molly’s Game.”  Molly has a fascinating story which is well told by Writer/Director Aaron Sorkin.  Jessica Chastain

8

Emotionally-Compelling and Intense!

Mudbound: Netflix Original Movie!

Dec 30, 2017Comments off

I haven’t read the novel “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan from which this film is adapted, but I’m sure it’s a terrific one.  The movie, co-written

7

World War II Fans Will Like It!

Darkest Hour: The Right Man with the Right ...

Dec 28, 2017Comments off

This film covers the brief time interval between May 8th and June 4th, 1940, which may have been one of the most critical points in

7.5

AAW Performances by Margo Robbie and Allison Janney!

I, Tonya: Skating On Thin Ice!

Dec 27, 2017Comments off

I really enjoyed this film, which is an interesting character study of Tonya Harding and the unbelievably-stressful and abusive childhood from whence she came.  It

7.5

More of the Same!

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi: R...

Dec 26, 2017Comments off

This film starts where “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” leaves off.  If taken in isolation, I think it’s a very good Star Wars

8

A Creative Riff on "Beauty and the Beast"

The Shape of Water: Goes Below the Surface!

Dec 22, 2017Comments off

This film is an unusual and creative love story, of the “Beauty and the Beast” genre.  The Writer/Director, Guillermo Del Toro, has a terrific visual