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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

Posted January 27, 2022 Dramedy

The French Dispatch

Synopsis: Wes Anderson liberally applies his own gonzo style to stories set in France. (Streaming on Amazon) Professional filmmaker and certified imp Wes Anderson keeps us on our toes with The French … Continue Reading The French Dispatch

Posted April 23, 2021 Dramedy

Another Round

Synopsis: Four teachers experiment with day drinking. (Streaming on Hulu & Amazon Prime.) Druk is Danish for binge drinking (alcohol). Druk or by its English title, Another Round, explores drinking culture in Denmark. The … Continue Reading Another Round

Posted February 26, 2021 Dramedy

Promising Young Woman

Synopsis: A woman carries out her own plan for justice. Do you know how to tell a nice guy from a “nice guy”? One clue is that a “nice guy” … Continue Reading Promising Young Woman

Posted November 26, 2020 Dramedy

The Descendants

Synopsis: A lawyer struggles to care for his daughters and manage family business while his wife is hospitalized. Sun, surf and tropical splendor… the stuff of daydreams and long-saved … Continue Reading The Descendants

Posted June 11, 2020 Dramedy

Southside with You

Synopsis: An imagining of Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date. Southside with You aka Michelle & Barack’s First Date, would seem to be a must-see for fans of the Obamas, a … Continue Reading Southside with You

Posted May 15, 2020 Dramedy

The Peanut Butter Falcon

Synopsis: A disabled man follows his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. The Peanut Butter Falcon is a feel-good movie that centers on a young man’s quest for self-fulfillment. The star … Continue Reading The Peanut Butter Falcon

Posted August 23, 2019 Dramedy

Blinded by the Light

Synopsis: In 1980’s Britain a teen from a Pakistani family finds inspiration in the music of Bruce Springsteen. What’s a life lived without inspiration? It’s like a movie without a … Continue Reading Blinded by the Light

Posted March 25, 2018 Comedy

I, Tonya

Issuing citations for cheesy mustache and tacky skating outfit Synopsis: An Olympic figure skater’s misfortunes and misdeeds Thanks to writer Steve Rogers, director Craig Gillespie, and actor-producer Margot Robbie’s absurdist … Continue Reading I, Tonya

Posted March 18, 2018 Dramedy