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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

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Phenomenal Dancing by DeBose!

West Side Story: Magical Musical

Dec 28, 2021Comments off

Steven Spielberg, arguably the greatest filmmaker of our time, loved the original 1961 “West Side Story” movie as a child and had an increasing desire

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Kristen Stewart's Chance for an AA!

Spencer: Princess Diana Drowning in Despair...

Dec 20, 2021Comments off

If you’re depressed (secondary to COVID or other life stresses), just watch “Spencer” and you may reach for the Lithium because you will seem at

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Excellent Performances Can't Save It!

The Power of the Dog: All Bark and No Bite

Dec 17, 2021Comments off

This film is on just about every movie critic’s top ten list, and some even think it’s the best movie of the year.  Written and

8.5

A Heartwarming Tale of Growth

Belfast: Growing Up With Violence

Dec 15, 2021Comments off

Start with an interesting story, add great acting, and top it off with a Van Morrison soundtrack, and you’ve got an excellent movie!  This is

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Interesting Story, But Too Long!

The House of Gucci: The Tragic Fall of a Fa...

Dec 03, 2021Comments off

This film is directed by Ridley Scott and features an all-star cast.  It is based on the book of the same name by Sara Gay