Uncut Gems
Synopsis: Gambling-addicted jeweler tries to settle a debt. Before reviewing the Safdie Bros.’ Uncut Gems, let’s take a look at the movie’s star: Adam Sandler. Is Adam Sandler a mensch? … Continue Reading Uncut Gems
The Way Back
Synopsis: Depressed, alcoholic man coaches high school basketball at his alma mater. Is the sports movie an American phenomenon? Well, there is a 1911 silent flick out of Britain, Harry the … Continue Reading The Way Back
Knives Out
Synopsis: Whodunit revolving around a wealthy man, his greedy family and his nurse. If your personal Venn diagram of interests includes the board game Clue, Captain Von Trapp, Southern Gothic … Continue Reading Knives Out
Honeyland
Synopsis: A beekeeper, her bees and her neighbors in North Macedonia. Honeyland is a documentary, filmed over three years in North Macedonia by directors Tamara Kotevska and Ljubornir Stefanov. Their … Continue Reading Honeyland
The Call of the Wild
Synopsis: Dog struggles to survive in the Yukon during the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush. Harrison Ford lights up the silver screen in the family-friendly classic adventure, The Call of the Wild. He’s … Continue Reading The Call of the Wild
Ford v Ferrari
Synopsis: In the mid-1960’s, a racecar designer and driver set-out to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Ford vehicle, competing against the renowned Ferrari motor company. Ford … Continue Reading Ford v Ferrari
Parasite
Synopsis: A poor family working for a wealthy family in South Korea try to keep their plans from spinning out of control. I had hoped it wouldn’t come to this; … Continue Reading Parasite
Joker
Synopsis: In Gotham City, a deranged clown becomes the Joker. Adding to the mountain of evidence that clowns are scary is director Todd Phillips’ Joker with Joaquin Phoenix as the titular … Continue Reading Joker
1917
Synopsis: During WWI two young English soldiers must move through enemy territory to deliver an urgent message. Since the dawn of feature films, cameras have turned to one of humanity’s … Continue Reading 1917
Little Women
Synopsis: Louisa May Alcott’s novel as interpreted by Greta Gerwig: Four sisters and neighbor boy in Civil War-era New England. I did it! Months ago, after I first saw the Little … Continue Reading Little Women
Cats
Synopsis: Singing, dancing cats introduce themselves and discuss the upcoming “Jellicle Ball.” Cats is a fiasco that will make you question humanity’s responsibility to felines and the ethics of financing … Continue Reading Cats
Love Actually
Synopsis: A mishmash of lovelorn Londoners at Christmastime. Love, Actually has become a modern Christmas standard, inspiring delight and provoking aggravation since its 2003 release. The movie bounces all around … Continue Reading Love Actually
Marriage Story
Synopsis: Amicable breakup becomes acrimonious divorce. Marriage Story is the latest from screenwriter and director Noah Baumbach, who insists on making movies about damaged bougies. This film concerns two likable … Continue Reading Marriage Story
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Synopsis: Cynical journalist interviews Mister Rogers, threatening mood of the whole neighborhood. So good to see national treasure Daniel Tiger celebrated in a movie. Daniel is a shy puppet-cat who … Continue Reading A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Frozen 2
Synopsis: Royal sisters Anna and Elsa journey into an enchanted forest to solve mysteries of the past. Pals Olaf the snowman, friend Kristoff and his reindeer Sven tag along. Preschool … Continue Reading Frozen 2
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving…The Mayflower Voyagers
Synopsis: The Peanuts gang share a Friendsgiving… Snoopy & friends join the 1620 Mayflower voyagers on their trip to the new world. The 1973 A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving finds poor Charlie … Continue Reading A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving…The Mayflower Voyagers
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