Dunkirk
Regretting that they were too cheap to pay for a stag weekend in Ibiza Synopsis: Dramatization of the 1940, World War II evacuation of Dunkirk, France. Over 300,000 United Kingdom … Continue Reading Dunkirk
War for the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis: Apes, led by the chimp Caesar, must survive soldiers’ attacks while fleeing to a safe land. All Caesar wanted to do was provide a peaceable and free existence for … Continue Reading War for the Planet of the Apes
The Light Between Oceans
Synopsis: Post WWI, Australian lighthouse keeper and his wife struggle to start a family. One day a boat washes ashore with an infant. The book The Light Between Oceans … Continue Reading The Light Between Oceans
Moonlight
Synopsis: Growing up poor and Black in Miami, a young man struggles for survival and self-acceptance. Most movies are straightforward introductions as to what the movie is about. For … Continue Reading Moonlight
The Finest Hours
Braving the elements to get to his latest male modeling assignment Synopsis: True story of a 1950’s Coast Guard crew’s high seas rescue attempt. Based on its title, The Finest … Continue Reading The Finest Hours
The Danish Girl
Synopsis: Danish guy artist in 1920’s realizing their true identity as a Danish Girl. Not surprisingly, wife conflicted about situation. English actor Eddie Redmayne stars as the titular character … Continue Reading The Danish Girl
The Witch
Synopsis: A scary folk tale set in 1600’s New England. A girl on the cusp of womanhood deals with her crazy family and — possibly — a witch. The … Continue Reading The Witch
The Revenant
Leo searching for Oscar Synopsis: In the early 1800’s, a grievously injured scout struggles to survive in the American wilderness after being left behind by his group. The Revenant, … Continue Reading The Revenant
Carol
Synopsis: May – December romance between two women in the 1950’s. Stories of forbidden love have captured our attention for centuries, from Romeo and Juliet to Anna … Continue Reading Carol
Creed
Synopsis: A young boxer strives to make it as a pro with the help of Rocky Balboa. The latest in the Rocky franchise, Creed, is a winner. Rocky revs up … Continue Reading Creed
The Walk
Synopsis: A Frenchman high wire walks between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. I have a sensible fear of heights. For example, while I would be a window … Continue Reading The Walk
Brooklyn
Synopsis: A young Irish woman emigrates to Brooklyn in the pre-hipster 1950s. Brooklyn is not the story of hipsters in the ascendant New York City borough. Instead it gives … Continue Reading Brooklyn
Spotlight
Synopsis: The Boston Globe’s investigative journalists uncover widespread child molestation by Catholic priests and prove Church leaders were aware of the ongoing crimes. Spotlight is about a newspaper investigation and … Continue Reading Spotlight
Crimson Peak
Synopsis: At the close of the 19th century, a young American woman falls for a mysterious Englishman. When she returns with him and his sister to their childhood home, … Continue Reading Crimson Peak
Bridge of Spies
Synopsis: Based on the true story of an American lawyer who travels to Berlin during the Cold War on a secret diplomatic mission to arrange the swap of a Soviet … Continue Reading Bridge of Spies
The Martian
Synopsis: After a manned mission to Mars goes awry, an astronaut, presumed dead, is left behind. He must find a way to survive until a possible rescue attempt. Outer space … Continue Reading The Martian
