Dark Waters
Synopsis: True story of a lawyer taking on a polluting company; a twenty year odyssey. Reader Advisement: If you like pollution and/or don’t like actor Mark Ruffalo, proceed at your … Continue Reading Dark Waters
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
Synopsis: A woman is commissioned to paint a woman’s portrait for her prospective husband in 1700s France. Director and writer Céline Sciamma’s brilliant Portrait of a Lady on Fire is tantamount … Continue Reading Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
Just Mercy
Synopsis: Lawyer tries to free an innocent man. Michael B. Jordan stars in Just Mercy, based on attorney Bryan Stevenson’s book about his work to free a man from death row … Continue Reading Just Mercy
Bombshell
Synopsis: Examination of sexual harassment at Fox News. Bombshell is the story of journalist Gretchen Carlson’s 2016 lawsuit against her boss, Fox News chair Roger Ailes. Among the charges, Carlson … Continue Reading Bombshell
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
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
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
The King
Synopsis: Former party boy becomes King of England, has a spat with France. “Long Live the King!” “Long Live the Sad Boy!” Timothée Chalamet stars as Henry V in The King, … Continue Reading The King
Judy
Synopsis: In 1969, a down-on-her-luck Judy Garland performs a series of concerts in London. Judy is a sad story about a former big star who tries for a comeback in spite … Continue Reading Judy
