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
To Kill a Mockingbird
Synopsis: Kids bother their dad while he tries to do his job…. and/or…. A widowed lawyer raising his two children in 1930’s Alabama defends a man in a contentious case. … Continue Reading To Kill a Mockingbird
Downton Abbey
Synopsis: An English castle and the people who live and work there. If you’re a fan of the Julian Fellowes-created series (six seasons from 2011-16) “Downton Abbey” you’ll know that … Continue Reading Downton Abbey
Key Largo
Synopsis: In this 1948 film, a former Army officer visits the family of a deceased troop in Key Largo, Florida. A hurricane and gangsters complicate his stay. See here now, Key … Continue Reading Key Largo
The Farewell
Synopsis: A Chinese-American woman, Billi, returns to China with her family to visit her ailing grandmother. In spite of Billi’s objections, the family decides against informing the old matriarch of … Continue Reading The Farewell
Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Synopsis: In 1969 Hollywood, two friends, an actor and a stuntman, try to stay employed. Meanwhile, a gang of sociopaths lurk around the rich and famous. Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film … Continue Reading Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Ophelia
Synopsis: A twist on Hamlet: Ophelia’s point-of-view Director Claire McCarthy’s Ophelia, based on the book by Lisa Klein, opens at the end of Ophelia’s life. Played by Daisy Ridley (so good as Rey in … Continue Reading Ophelia
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Mary Poppins Returns
Synopsis: Mary Poppins returns to the Banks’ family to nanny for a new generation of Banks children with her signature blend of care and whimsy. London 1910 *** One sooty … Continue Reading Mary Poppins Returns
A Star Is Born
Synopsis: Boozy singer on the downswing discovers a singer with great pipes– Lady Gaga! Ready for a Big Hollywood Love Story? Something kind of gritty and kind of sweet? … Continue Reading A Star Is Born
A Quiet Place
Synopsis: An isolated family struggles to survive a plague of predatory creatures who hunt using their super-acute hearing. Silent vigilance is their only protection. Hallelujah! A movie option that isn’t … Continue Reading A Quiet Place
The Shape of Water
Unable to read, well-intentioned creature soon devours greeting card Synopsis: Woman finds love with man-fish The Shape of Water is my choice for best movie title of the year; it is … Continue Reading The Shape of Water
