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
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
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
In the Heat of the Night
Synopsis: In Mid-20th Century America, a Black police officer from the North helps to solve a crime in a small southern town. Woe be the stranger in a strange town. … Continue Reading In the Heat of the Night
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
Jaws
Synopsis: Shark ruining tourists’ summer at Amity Island. Jaws is a movie about thousands of human fools hellbent on hurling themselves into the maw of a most pernicious and terrifying … Continue Reading Jaws
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
Synopsis: A woman is commissioned to paint a woman’s portrait for her prospective husband in 1700s France. Director and writer Céline Sciamma’s brilliant Portrait of a Lady on Fire is tantamount … Continue Reading Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
Love Actually
Synopsis: A mishmash of lovelorn Londoners at Christmastime. Love, Actually has become a modern Christmas standard, inspiring delight and provoking aggravation since its 2003 release. The movie bounces all around … Continue Reading Love Actually
The Witch
Synopsis: A scary folk tale set in 1600’s New England. A girl on the cusp of womanhood deals with her crazy family and — possibly — a witch. The … Continue Reading The Witch
You must be logged in to post a comment.