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
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
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
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
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
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
Lady Bird
Synopsis: A high school student lurches through her senior year, experiencing heart-break and triumphs Lady Bird: Brat or Heroine? That’s the essay question you have to respond to after seeing … Continue Reading Lady Bird
La La Land
Synopsis: A jazz musician and an aspiring actress fall in love while chasing their dreams in LA. La La Land pairs charismatic actors Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as Sebastian, … Continue Reading La La Land
Joy
Synopsis: Joy, an inventor and entrepreneur, strives for success while raising her children and contending with her extended family. Loosely based on Joy Mangano and the invention that got … Continue Reading Joy
