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An astonishing film about the pain and misery in the resistance and small villages during World War II as seen through a teenager’s eyes, Come And See will leave you speechless. There are many spectacular films about World War II that have become standard viewing. Schindler’s List, The Pianist, and Saving Private Ryan are just…
A challenging film about a woman dealing with post-partum depression while sinking into madness, Die My Love has phenomenal cinematography and performances, but is an extremely unlikeable watch. There are a lot of movies out there that are selective viewing. Films that you only ever want to watch once because they are devastating (like The…
A lively retelling of the Louisa May Alcott classic, the 1933 version of Little Women stars Katherine Hepburn as Jo and engages you right from the beginning. I have always loved the 1994 version of Little Women. Winona Ryder has always been my Jo and Christian Bale is the perfect Laurie. I apologize to anyone…
Stylized and fun, Wake Up Dead Man, A Knives Out Mystery, about a murder at a small-town church with lots of eccentric suspects, is just super enjoyable. The Knives Out series has been a really great addition to the cinematic collection of films. They are great modern murder mysteries with large ensemble casts that keep…
An tense thriller about a dystopian future where couples who want a child must complete a 7 day assessment, The Assessment feels like a slowly building nightmare. Horror movies come in many forms these days. I am not a fan of the ones with the creepy music and jump scares, but a lot of psychological…
A sci-fi drama about a human and an alien who end up stranded together on an unfamiliar planet, Enemy Mine is a futuristic film full of heart. I have watched Enemy Mine a number of times over the last 40 years. I was young when it was first released, but I remember my mother watching…
A small film about two families dealing with gentrification, Little Men shows the strength in teenage friendships, even if they are just for a season. There are some films that you watch and you don’t think they’ve had an effect on you, but a few days later, you find that you are still thinking about…
A charming film about an actor coming to terms with the choices he’s made on his life’s journey, Jay Kelley has some fresh ideas and an abundance of familiar faces. I find the casting of films fascinating. Sometimes you have projects with no big names attached, and it makes the story feel more real. Like,…
An enchanting tale about a young Irish girl learning her family history and searching for her missing little brother, The Secret Of Roan Inish is a beautiful and magical story involving selkies. I first watched this film when it came out in 1994. To be completely candid, I have always loved it, but don’t remember…
An incredibly authentic-feeling film about a teenager trying to find her place while feeling completely alone, Fish Tank is an excellent study in young hopes and needs. Being a teenager is really difficult. You don’t always notice while you are going through it, but looking back? I’m good with where I am now. As a…
A poetic and haunting coming-of-age film about a teen girl looking to escape her heavy reality, I Believe In Unicorns is simple, but affecting. One of the most unsettling times of life is likely when we transition from awkward adolescent to awkward teen. Your hormones are all over the place, your body is changing, and…
A breathtakingly emotional film about a young man, his eccentric wife, and the journey to create Hamlet, Hamnet will both enrapture you and bring you to tears. I have always been a bit of a sucker for Shakespearean history. I find it fascinating that there is speculation that he may not have written all of…
