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
Cats
Synopsis: Singing, dancing cats introduce themselves and discuss the upcoming “Jellicle Ball.” Cats is a fiasco that will make you question humanity’s responsibility to felines and the ethics of financing … Continue Reading Cats
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
Frozen 2
Synopsis: Royal sisters Anna and Elsa journey into an enchanted forest to solve mysteries of the past. Pals Olaf the snowman, friend Kristoff and his reindeer Sven tag along. Preschool … Continue Reading Frozen 2
Last Christmas
Synopsis: Unhappy and self-destructive woman finds meaning at Christmastime. Christmastime is the once-a-year opportunity for grinchy people to find meaning in life. They often have a helper to show them … Continue Reading Last Christmas
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Synopsis: A young woman’s godmother opposes her marriage ….Also… Maleficent of the Moors gets lured into battle. Angelina Jolie is back onscreen as Maleficent in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Yes, it’s … Continue Reading Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Cold Pursuit
Synopsis: Snowplow driver goes on a righteous killing spree. There appears to be no end in sight to Liam Neeson’s second act as an aged action hero. Formerly he starred … Continue Reading Cold Pursuit
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
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
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
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
Yesterday
Synopsis: Following a worldwide blackout, an aspiring songwriter realizes he’s the only person who remembers the Beatles (In a nod to English wordsmiths, I’ve included quotes from some of … Continue Reading Yesterday
