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
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
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