Suzume
Synopsis: In an animated film, a girl must stop earthquakes. ‘Suzume’ upends everything we think we know about earthquakes. I’m supposing your word association for earthquakes might include seismographs and tectonic … Continue Reading Suzume
The Zone of Interest
Synopsis: The Nazi commandant of Auschwitz and his family live next door to the concentration camp. Picture a family situated in sylvan countryside. A prosperous 20th Century family hikes to … Continue Reading The Zone of Interest
The Taste of Things
Synopsis: In 1889 France, a food-lover and his chef perfect cuisine. And maybe they love each other. (Streaming on Amazon) How did the French get to haute cuisine? I mean … Continue Reading The Taste of Things
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Synopsis: A prequel to The Hunger Games, featuring a teen future tyrant and the woman he champions. (Streaming on Amazon) So many Young Adult books center on learning life lessons in spite … Continue Reading The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Anyone but You
Synopsis: A man and woman, who had one date, hate each other after a misunderstanding and part ways. Months later they find themselves as guests at a destination wedding. Shakespeare’s Much … Continue Reading Anyone but You
American Fiction
Synopsis: An author of literary books writes a trashy book as a joke. It becomes a bestseller. (Streaming on Amazon Prime) Is a book written by a Black author a Black … Continue Reading American Fiction
Poor Things
Synopsis: Newborn woman explores the world and discovers herself. (Available on Amazon as of February 2024) Brace yourself. Filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and collaborator Emma Stone, as Bella Baxter, present a gruesome … Continue Reading Poor Things
Good Grief
Synopsis: A year after losing his partner, a man invites his two best friends to Paris for some closure. (Available on Netflix as of January 2024) Best reason to watch Good Grief? … Continue Reading Good Grief
Anatomy of a Fall
Synopsis: A man is found dead below a house’s attic window. His wife says she was asleep at the time of the incident. Was it suicide, an accident or murder? … Continue Reading Anatomy of a Fall
Saltburn
Synopsis: A poor outsider gets taken in by a popular student at Oxford. A strange and dangerous summer ensues. (Streaming on Amazon as of January 2024) We don’t really need another … Continue Reading Saltburn
Maestro
Synopsis: An examination of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein’s work and marriage to Felicia Montealegre. (In theaters and streaming on Netflix as of December 2023) Maestro, featuring Bradley Cooper as 20th Century … Continue Reading Maestro
May December
Synopsis: An actor meets with a woman she’ll be portraying in a film. The woman is married to a man she began a relationship with when he was a young … Continue Reading May December
The Blackening
Synopsis: A group of Black friends have a reunion at a cabin in the woods. What could go wrong? (Streaming on Amazon as of December 2023) Scary movies are too … Continue Reading The Blackening
One Delicious Christmas
Synopsis: An inn proprietor hires a new chef for the holidays. He’s cute. She’s interested. (Streaming on Max) What are you looking for in a movie? Good script? Good acting? Good … Continue Reading One Delicious Christmas
Fair Play
Synopsis: A couple who work together find their relationship cratering after she gets a promotion that he expected to get. (Streaming on Netflix as of October 2023) *** Trigger Warning— a scene … Continue Reading Fair Play
You Hurt My Feelings
Synopsis: Writer and her husband have a downswing in their relationship — but it’s funny too. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of October 2023) Is it okay to lie? According to … Continue Reading You Hurt My Feelings
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