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Heartwarming Film!

Dog: A Man/Dog Buddy Road-Trip Movie!

Mar 27, 2022Comments off

Recommended by my close friend Ted, I liked this movie much more than I had anticipated.  It’s a MUST-SEE for dog lovers, but I think

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Jennifer Acting, Singing, and Dancing!

Marry Me: A Delightful Rom-Com

Mar 21, 2022Comments off

I was going to wait to watch this film as a rental, but my close friend Bruce (who I hope one day will post reviews

7.5

Some Terrific Scenes, But Way Too long For Me!

Drive My Car: A Very Long Ride

Mar 14, 2022Comments off

This Japanese film is one of the favorites to win the AA for Best International Feature Film as well as Best Picture, but I didn’t

7.5

A Very Depressing Story!

Nightmare Alley: A One-Way Trip to Hell!

Mar 03, 2022Comments off

This film is Director Guillermo Del Toro’s remake of the 1947 “Nightmare Alley.”  It has a terrific cast, and the acting is excellent.  The costumes

7.5

Breakout Performance By Alana Haim!

Licorice Pizza: An Amusing, Funny “Sl...

Feb 27, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Paul Thomas Anderson has directed some terrific films, including “There Will Be Blood” (2008) and “Boogie Nights” (1997).  He grew up in Woodland Hills,

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Very Exciting Final 30 Minutes!

Kimi: Suspense Thriller! (HBO Max)

Feb 15, 2022Comments off

At 89 minutes, “Kimi” is a compact thriller with an interesting premise.  It’s free on HBO Max, and Robin, my close friend Warren, and myself

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Wonderful Cinematography and Set Design!

The Tragedy of Macbeth: Interesting Take on...

Feb 03, 2022Comments off

Joel Coen was fascinated by Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” and, for many years, wanted to make a movie of it.  Apparently, his brother and usual movie partner,

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Directorial Debut for Maggie Gyllenhaal

The Lost Daughter: A Vacation Gone Awry (Ne...

Feb 01, 2022Comments off

This screenplay was adapted from the 2006 novel of the same name written by Elena Farrante.  As with most movies that attempt to adapt a

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Way Too Long!

Don’t Look Up: Self-Indulgent Satire ...

Jan 04, 2022Comments off

Adam McCay (Writer/Director) has made some terrific comedic films, including “Anchorman” and “The Big Short.”  Despite its all-star cast, however, “Don’t Look Up” is a

7.5

AAW Performance By Kidman!

Being The Ricardos: Not Easy (Amazon Prime ...

Dec 29, 2021Comments off

Aaron Sorkin is a prolific TV and Screenplay writer who has also directed a few movies.  In “Being The Ricardos,” he’s the Writer/Director and, for