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
The Biggest Little Farm
Synopsis: A couple starts a traditional farm in California. Molly and John Chester are two Los Angelenos with a dream: to create a thriving farm that exists in harmony with … Continue Reading The Biggest Little Farm
Los Reyes
Synopsis: Two bff stray dogs live at a park in Santiago, Chile. They rub shoulders with the kids who frequent a skateboarders’ park. Chola and Football. These are the names … Continue Reading Los Reyes
Ophelia
Synopsis: A twist on Hamlet: Ophelia’s point-of-view Director Claire McCarthy’s Ophelia, based on the book by Lisa Klein, opens at the end of Ophelia’s life. Played by Daisy Ridley (so good as Rey in … Continue Reading Ophelia
Apollo 11
Synopsis: Three humans go to the moon! Watching the documentary Apollo 11, which chronicles the July 1969 American journey to the moon and back, would’ve been too intense for me if … Continue Reading Apollo 11
Captain Marvel
Synopsis: Captain Marvel soldiers around the universe while trying to recover her memory. Let’s begin this Captain Marvel review with a little something for everyone: riddles! Here goes… What has five … Continue Reading Captain Marvel
Roma
Mary Poppins Returns
Synopsis: Mary Poppins returns to the Banks’ family to nanny for a new generation of Banks children with her signature blend of care and whimsy. London 1910 *** One sooty … Continue Reading Mary Poppins Returns
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
Crazy Rich Asians
Nick: Let’s go to Singapore where you can meet my hateful mother! Rachel: Let’s not & say we did Synopsis: American-born Chinese professor travels to Singapore to meet her … Continue Reading Crazy Rich Asians
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Young Donna incites crowd to rebellion: We will overthrow the monarchy and install a metallic boot wearing Marxist collective! Synopsis: In the sequel to Mamma Mia! a woman’s adventurous youth is … Continue Reading Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Ocean’s Eight
Synopsis: An ex-con recruits a team of women to help her pull off a jewelry heist. Are you ready for a summertime caper at the movies? A nice break from … Continue Reading Ocean’s Eight
