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Intense War Movie

All Quiet on the Western Front: Making Osca...

Jan 27, 2023Comments off

My close friend Warren loves war movies, and, if you love them too, you shouldn’t miss this one.  (If you don’t like them, you might

8.5

Phenomenal Technical Achievement!

Avatar: The Way of the Water – Makes a Bi...

Jan 05, 2023Comments off

“Avatar” was released in 2009.  I think it should have won the AA for “Best Picture” in 2010, but Cameron’s ex-wife (Kathryn Bigelow) won for

8.5

Compelling Story About Spielberg's Childhood & Adolescence

The Fabelmans: Steven Spielberg’s Com...

Jan 02, 2023Comments off

Steven Spielberg is arguably the best Director of my generation.  This film is about his childhood and adolescence, although I wouldn’t quite consider it a

8.5

Visually Stunning and Creative!

Pinocchio: An Animation Masterpiece! (Netfl...

Dec 12, 2022Comments off

Co-Writer/Co-Director Guillermo Del Toro is known for his creativity and ability to conjure up amazing visuals.  In his first fully-animated film, Del Toro chooses the

7.5

Fine Performances By Kazan and Mulligan!

She Said: The Take-Down of Harvey Weinstein

Dec 05, 2022Comments off

On October 5, 2017, two NY Times investigative reporters, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, broke a blockbuster story establishing that mega-powerful movie executive Harvey Weinstein

7

Florence Pugh Shines Again!

Don’t Worry Darling: Interesting and ...

Nov 18, 2022Comments off

The gossip surrounding this film has received far more attention than the film itself, but I am a fan of Florence Pugh (“Midsommer”), so I

6.5

Great Acting Can't Save It!

The Banshees of Inisherin: Great Acting, bu...

Nov 16, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Martin McDonagh made one of my favorite films in 2017, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”  Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson were both fabulous in

7

Some Fine Moments, But Way Too Long!

Decision To Leave: Complex Murder Mystery/E...

Nov 13, 2022Comments off

Park Chan-wook, the Co-Writer/ Director of this film, is well-known for prior successful films, “Oldboy” and “Handmaiden.”  This movie has received excellent reviews and is

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Fine Performances by Roberts and Clooney

Ticket To Paradise: Great Stars, But Just M...

Oct 25, 2022Comments off

Julia Roberts and George Clooney are charismatic, iconic stars, who are even good friends in real life.  They have been paired together in four prior

7.5

Nice Anti-War Message!

The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Humorous Anti-W...

Oct 16, 2022Comments off

This film’s review had a wide discrepancy between the critics vs. the audience (Critics 42% and Audience 91% on Rotten Tomatoes).  As I have been