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
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
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
To Kill a Mockingbird
Synopsis: Kids bother their dad while he tries to do his job…. and/or…. A widowed lawyer raising his two children in 1930’s Alabama defends a man in a contentious case. … Continue Reading To Kill a Mockingbird
Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Synopsis: In 1969 Hollywood, two friends, an actor and a stuntman, try to stay employed. Meanwhile, a gang of sociopaths lurk around the rich and famous. Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film … Continue Reading Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Toy Story 4
Synopsis: Woody & Buzz welcome a new toy: Forky. Keeping Forky close to their kid, Bonnie, makes for comic adventures. Remember Toy Story 3 when we all had to grow … Continue Reading Toy Story 4
Rocketman
Synopsis: How Elton John found fame, got addicted and recovered Step right up, folks for the story of music legend Sir Elton John. I know, I know, not another … Continue Reading Rocketman
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A Star Is Born
Synopsis: Boozy singer on the downswing discovers a singer with great pipes– Lady Gaga! Ready for a Big Hollywood Love Story? Something kind of gritty and kind of sweet? … Continue Reading A Star Is Born
The Shape of Water
Unable to read, well-intentioned creature soon devours greeting card Synopsis: Woman finds love with man-fish The Shape of Water is my choice for best movie title of the year; it is … Continue Reading The Shape of Water
Call Me By Your Name
Synopsis: Teen finds love one summer in Italy Call Me By Your Name is a romantic idyll that follows seventeen year old Elio’s summer romance with his professor father’s research … Continue Reading Call Me By Your Name
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
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
Wonder Woman
“Did you just say, ‘Calm down, missy’?” Synopsis: Wonder Woman leaves her island home for the first time and fights for the Allies in World War I. Finally, a woman … Continue Reading Wonder Woman
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 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
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