Boiling Point
Synopsis: Chef and staff have a rough dinner service. (Streaming on Amazon as of May 25, 2022) Boiling Point could’ve been titled ‘Kitchen Burnout.’ There are many teaching moments that a human … Continue Reading Boiling Point
Operation Mincemeat
Synopsis: During WWII, British Intelligence comes up with a plan to deceive Nazi Germany on battle plans. (Streaming on Netflix as of May 19, 2022) Operation Mincemeat the movie has a … Continue Reading Operation Mincemeat
The Batman
Synopsis: A man emulates a bat to fight crime in his city. (Streaming on HBO Max as of May 12, 2022) Congrats, R Patz, you are the most Goth Batman ever. … Continue Reading The Batman
Paris, 13th District
Synopsis: Denizens of a Paris neighborhood seek out sex, and possibly, love. The original title is Les Olympiades, Paris 13e. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of May 4, 2022) Paris, … Continue Reading Paris, 13th District
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Synopsis: Spidey asks Doctor Strange for a favor and gets more than he bargained for: an unleashed multiverse. (Streaming on Apple TV+) In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spidey takes a … Continue Reading Spider-Man: No Way Home
House of Gucci
Synopsis: Relatives behave badly to assume power in the family fashion business. (Streaming on Amazon as of April 14, 2022) Set up the tent and make some s’mores because this is … Continue Reading House of Gucci
Parallel Mothers/ Madres paralelas
Synopsis: Two single mothers bond and keep secrets from each other. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of 3/24/22) Penelope Cruz is Janis, a sometimes wise and sometimes foolish woman who … Continue Reading Parallel Mothers/ Madres paralelas
Flee
Synopsis: Animated film that recounts the life story of an Afghani refugee in his own words. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of 3-10-22) Are you familiar with Aesop’s fables? You … Continue Reading Flee
Nightmare Alley
Synopsis: Depression-era carnival worker takes risks for fame and fortune. (Streaming on HBO Max, as of 3/3/22) Director Guillermo del Toro’s latest, Nightmare Alley, promises a deep dive into a world … Continue Reading Nightmare Alley
Misha and the Wolves
Synopsis: Elderly woman from Europe recounts her childhood during WWII, in which she escaped to the wilds and lived with wolves. Or did she? (Streaming on Netflix) If you were a … Continue Reading Misha and the Wolves
Tick, Tick…Boom!
Synopsis: A composer tries to get his latest musical onstage. (Streaming on Netflix) The movie’s title, tick,tick,…Boom! has nothing to do with explosives. Rather, it’s the title of a one-person show … Continue Reading Tick, Tick…Boom!
Being the Ricardos
Synopsis: 1950’s TV stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz have a rough week at work. (Streaming on Amazon Prime.) Some little-known facts about 1950’s America: Babies were delivered by storks… … Continue Reading Being the Ricardos
The French Dispatch
Synopsis: Wes Anderson liberally applies his own gonzo style to stories set in France. (Streaming on Amazon) Professional filmmaker and certified imp Wes Anderson keeps us on our toes with The French … Continue Reading The French Dispatch
The Power of the Dog
Synopsis: Cattle rancher in 1920’s American West makes everyone’s life miserable. (Streaming on Netflix) I was prepared for the importance of The Power of the Dog. For one thing, it’s critical … Continue Reading The Power of the Dog
Last Night in Soho
Synopsis: Young woman in present-day London starts getting scary visions of early 1960’s Soho. (Streaming on Amazon Prime) Were you a suburban kid? Just nod if the answer is ‘yes.’ You’ll … Continue Reading Last Night in Soho
The Last Duel
Synopsis: Duel between two men in 1300’s France over a woman’s testimony. (Streaming on Amazon Prime.) Dear Diary, Scratching plans to time travel to 1380’s France. Apparently, squalor and brutality … Continue Reading The Last Duel
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