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
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
Booksmart
Synopsis: Two best friends party the night before graduation. Part I. Premise Ever had that dream where you are back in high school? Of course you have and it’s a … Continue Reading Booksmart
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw
Synopsis: Hobbs and Shaw reluctantly join to defeat a villain bent on world domination. The Fast & Furious franchise includes eight previous movies chockful of fast cars and furious action. Also, … Continue Reading Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw
Key Largo
Synopsis: In this 1948 film, a former Army officer visits the family of a deceased troop in Key Largo, Florida. A hurricane and gangsters complicate his stay. See here now, Key … Continue Reading Key Largo
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
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
The Lion King
Synopsis: Coming of age story of a lion who can talk and sing. Movie Loon grows tired of the Disney Classics Redux. However, Movie Loon’s addiction to cute animal imagery … Continue Reading The Lion King
Dumbo
Synopsis: Baby elephant Dumbo and his mom are enslaved circus performers. He has big ears. Also, he can fly. Disney’s 1941 animated film Dumbo gets a retelling in a … Continue Reading Dumbo
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Synopsis: Spidey goes on a field trip “far from home.” New villains appear to threaten cities and, more importantly, field trips. Field trip, everybody! In Spider-Man: Far From Home, Tom Holland’s … Continue Reading Spider-Man: Far From Home
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
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
Late Night
Synopsis: A late-night talk show host tries to revitalize her program with a new hire, adding a woman to the all-white-guys writers’ room. There’s an unspoken decree in American television … Continue Reading Late Night
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
Avengers: Endgame
Synopsis: After Thanos has disappeared half of the universe’s population, the remaining Avengers look for a way to undo the damage. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo were charged with lifting … Continue Reading Avengers: Endgame
