Elvis
Synopsis: Baz Luhrmann’s take on Elvis Presley and his manager, “Colonel ” Tom Parker. Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis is about Baz, Col. Parker and Elvis; in that order. Baz’ production is just … Continue Reading Elvis
Petite Maman
Synopsis: A little girl goes back and forth from the present to the past, where she visits her mother at the same age. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of July 7, … Continue Reading Petite Maman
Boiling Point
Synopsis: Chef and staff have a rough dinner service. (Streaming on Amazon as of May 25, 2022) Boiling Point could’ve been titled ‘Kitchen Burnout.’ There are many teaching moments that a human … Continue Reading Boiling Point
Operation Mincemeat
Synopsis: During WWII, British Intelligence comes up with a plan to deceive Nazi Germany on battle plans. (Streaming on Netflix as of May 19, 2022) Operation Mincemeat the movie has a … Continue Reading Operation Mincemeat
The Batman
Synopsis: A man emulates a bat to fight crime in his city. (Streaming on HBO Max as of May 12, 2022) Congrats, R Patz, you are the most Goth Batman ever. … Continue Reading The Batman
Paris, 13th District
Synopsis: Denizens of a Paris neighborhood seek out sex, and possibly, love. The original title is Les Olympiades, Paris 13e. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of May 4, 2022) Paris, … Continue Reading Paris, 13th District
House of Gucci
Synopsis: Relatives behave badly to assume power in the family fashion business. (Streaming on Amazon as of April 14, 2022) Set up the tent and make some s’mores because this is … Continue Reading House of Gucci
Belfast
Synopsis: Boy grows up in Belfast during The Troubles between Catholic and Protestant factions. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of April 7, 2022) Ah, to be a well-loved, well-fed baby. Baby … Continue Reading Belfast
Parallel Mothers/ Madres paralelas
Synopsis: Two single mothers bond and keep secrets from each other. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of 3/24/22) Penelope Cruz is Janis, a sometimes wise and sometimes foolish woman who … Continue Reading Parallel Mothers/ Madres paralelas
Nightmare Alley
Synopsis: Depression-era carnival worker takes risks for fame and fortune. (Streaming on HBO Max, as of 3/3/22) Director Guillermo del Toro’s latest, Nightmare Alley, promises a deep dive into a world … Continue Reading Nightmare Alley
In the Heat of the Night
Synopsis: In Mid-20th Century America, a Black police officer from the North helps to solve a crime in a small southern town. Woe be the stranger in a strange town. … Continue Reading In the Heat of the Night
Tick, Tick…Boom!
Synopsis: A composer tries to get his latest musical onstage. (Streaming on Netflix) The movie’s title, tick,tick,…Boom! has nothing to do with explosives. Rather, it’s the title of a one-person show … Continue Reading Tick, Tick…Boom!
Being the Ricardos
Synopsis: 1950’s TV stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz have a rough week at work. (Streaming on Amazon Prime.) Some little-known facts about 1950’s America: Babies were delivered by storks… … Continue Reading Being the Ricardos
The Power of the Dog
Synopsis: Cattle rancher in 1920’s American West makes everyone’s life miserable. (Streaming on Netflix) I was prepared for the importance of The Power of the Dog. For one thing, it’s critical … Continue Reading The Power of the Dog
Last Night in Soho
Synopsis: Young woman in present-day London starts getting scary visions of early 1960’s Soho. (Streaming on Amazon Prime) Were you a suburban kid? Just nod if the answer is ‘yes.’ You’ll … Continue Reading Last Night in Soho
The Last Duel
Synopsis: Duel between two men in 1300’s France over a woman’s testimony. (Streaming on Amazon Prime.) Dear Diary, Scratching plans to time travel to 1380’s France. Apparently, squalor and brutality … Continue Reading The Last Duel
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