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Deeply Disturbing!

The Lobster

Jun 15, 2016Comments off

I was expecting a light-hearted satire on romantic relationships, but this is the most dark and disturbing movie I’ve seen in years.  The film is

7

A Humerous Triffle

Love and Friendship

Jun 14, 2016Comments off

Although I think any movie starring Kate Beckinsale is a “must-see,” this period piece, based on the Jane Austen novella “Lady Susan,” doesn’t quite live

8

Delightful!

The Jungle Book

Jun 06, 2016Comments off

This is a wonderful film, which is an updated version of the original Disney animated feature released in 1967.  Both films are based on some

7.5

A Warm-Hearted and Funny Film!

The Meddler

Jun 01, 2016Comments off

This film has much to recommend.  Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria and partly based on her own – as well as her mother’s –

6.5

The Avengers are Going Stale!

Captain America: Civil War

May 25, 2016Comments off

Super-Hero movies are not my favorite genre, but I have liked my share – including the original Spider Man, Iron Man I, Guardians of the

7.5

Emotionally Compelling and Suspenseful Film!

99 Homes – Netflix DVD

May 12, 2016Comments off

While the “Big Short” focused on the financial macro-issues comprising the housing crises, this emotionally-compelling and suspenseful film, written and directed by Ramin Bahrani, employs

6.5

Two Dimensional!

A Hologram For The King

May 02, 2016Comments off

Tom Hanks has few, if any, peers playing the ordinary man, but, unfortunately, he is starring in an ordinary film.  This movie begins with a

8

Another Winner By John Carney!

Sing Street

May 01, 2016Comments off

I loved Writer/Director John Carney’s two prior films (“Once” and “Begin Again”), and “Sing Street” is another terrific rock musical.  The film is set in

6.5

Falls "Flat"!

Miles Ahead

Apr 24, 2016Comments off

I love Miles Davis (no relation, despite my unrecognized musical talent) and Don Cheadle, but was “left stranded” by “Miles Ahead.”  “Kind of Blue” is my

8

A terrific animated movie with a nice message!

Zootopia

Apr 13, 2016Comments off

If you want to get in-touch with your inner “party-animal,” I recommend you catch “Zootopia” before it leaves the theaters. Zootopia is a large city