Wolfgang
Synopsis: A documentary on chef Wolfgang Puck. (Streaming on Disney+) Apologies if you are hoping that Wolfgang is a docu on classical music genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or modern day musician Wolfgang … Continue Reading Wolfgang
In the Heights
Synopsis: Strivers and dreamers sing and dance through Washington Heights. (Streaming on HBO Max.) After a year of masking and social distancing caused us to “miss” last summer, In the … Continue Reading In the Heights
A Secret Love
Synopsis: An elderly gay couple recount the early part of their lives together in the 1940’s. (Streaming on Netflix.) A Secret Love is a documentary following a devoted elderly couple, … Continue Reading A Secret Love
The Dry
Synopsis: Federal police agent in Australia investigates a murder-suicide in his hometown. How satisfying to see Australian actors in films showcasing their precious island home and pleasantly rugged accents. The … Continue Reading The Dry
We Don’t Deserve Dogs
Synopsis: Dogs with people, all around the world. (Streaming on Amazon Prime.) In We Don’t Deserve Dogs, filmmakers Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker travel the globe showing people and dogs together. The dogs … Continue Reading We Don’t Deserve Dogs
Without Remorse
Synopsis: A U.S. Navy SEAL joins up with the CIA to settle a score. Welcome to Without Remorse — correction: Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse. This will help distinguish it from Jane Austen’s Without Remorse, a … Continue Reading Without Remorse
Nomadland
Synopsis: Seniors living in vans travel from place to place to find work. Nomadland is most decidedly not #vanlife. The people aren’t vivacious and sexy looking. The vans aren’t new … Continue Reading Nomadland
Another Round
Synopsis: Four teachers experiment with day drinking. (Streaming on Hulu & Amazon Prime.) Druk is Danish for binge drinking (alcohol). Druk or by its English title, Another Round, explores drinking culture in Denmark. The … Continue Reading Another Round
Stray
Synopsis: The lives of stray dogs in Istanbul is documented. Zeytin’s collaboration with director Elizabeth Lo was filmed in Istanbul, Turkey during six months in 2018- 2019. Zeytin, whose name … Continue Reading Stray
Raya and the Last Dragon
Synopsis: A teen searches for a dragon and the chance to restore peace in her world. (Animated. Streaming on Disney+) Interest in virtually any movie can be heightened by the inclusion … Continue Reading Raya and the Last Dragon
Palm Springs
Synopsis: Two people at a wedding are caught in a time loop. (Streaming on Hulu) I suppose if you were trapped in a time loop, there’d be worse places to … Continue Reading Palm Springs
Wild Mountain Thyme
Synopsis: A man and a woman who own neighboring farms in Ireland feud and maybe fall in love. Faith and begorrah, a movie that celebrates all that is Irish and … Continue Reading Wild Mountain Thyme
Sylvie’s Love
Synopsis: Set in the late 1950’s, an aspiring TV producer has an affair with a saxophonist. (Streaming on Amazon Prime.) Sylvie’s Love is a romance chockful of passion, glamour and … Continue Reading Sylvie’s Love
Hillbilly Elegy
Synopsis: Grown grandson of hillbillies considers his youth and his way out of poverty. Hillbilly Elegy is based on J.D. Vance’s 2013 memoir in which he reflects on growing … Continue Reading Hillbilly Elegy
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a whole lot of holiday foolishness. I believe it was intended to be entertaining “for the whole family.” If you like musicals with forgettable … Continue Reading Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
