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A quiet indie drama about a young woman drifting through early adulthood while staying with a reclusive writer, Good Posture is an easy watch, with a subtle sense of growth, but it doesn’t leave much of an impression. There have been some really interesting films about twenty-somethings stuck in their patterns. If you look at…
A light teen rom-com about a high school girl learning to accept herself, Tall Girl is a cute, heartfelt film with likable actors and a gently enjoyable story. It might seem strange, but particularly as we grow up, many girls have a complex about their height. When I was younger, I was convinced that if…
A romantic comedy about a novelist at a writing retreat, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is a tonally uneven film with a few fun moments, but far more that leave it feeling flat and forgettable. I first learned about this film while watching the trailers at a Screen Unseen at AMC Theaters. I was immediately…
A light, true-crime drama about a romance and murder in an Amish community, Amish Stud is a simple film with a silly tone that somehow manages to maintain some minor intrigue. The Lifetime channel is famous for producing true-crime dramatic reinterpretations. They are often low-budget and campy, but they are incredibly easy to watch. There…
A dark comedy about relatives vying for their dying aunt’s fortune, The Estate is a hit-or-miss, predictable story with a strong cast, a few laughs, and more than a few cringey moments. When I came across this title recently, I was super confused why I’d never heard of it before. A 2022 film with Toni…
A fantasy adventure about a young woman forced to fend for herself, Damsel is visually striking, though it never quite rises above a fairly standard premise. When this movie first came out on Netflix, I remember being told to skip it. Netflix has a habit of cycle-producing movies, some of which are great, but many…
A historical epic about the origins of the Robin Hood legend, Robin Hood is visually beautiful, with strong production design, though the story feels convoluted and not all that interesting. I remember watching Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in the movie theater when it was released in 1991. Despite Kevin Costner’s American-accented Robin, who spoke…
An indie comedy about a couple who turn their arguments into songs, Band Aid is a clever and offbeat idea with an execution and tone that never quite connect. My husband and I were big fans of the show Life In Pieces. We loved the ensemble of actors, got a kick out of the humor,…
With gorgeous cinematography, Mothering Sunday, about a housekeeper’s secret affair with the wealthy neighbor’s son, never quite becomes as absorbing as it is beautiful. There are many actors I love spending time with on screen, and two of them are Colin Firth and Olivia Colman. I watched them together in Empire Of Light, but I’d…
A romantic drama about a woman seeking a second chance after her boyfriend’s death, Reminders Of Him is a predictable, emotionally driven story that never quite leaves an impression. Romantic dramas can be incredibly hit-or-miss these days. While two decades ago we got films like The Notebook and Brokeback Mountain, we now get stuff like…
A psychological thriller about a woman traveling alone who happens upon what seems like a crime, Dead Of Winter is a slow trudge through the cold, thawing only at the end. I think Emma Thompson is fantastic. With a catalogue of films that range from Peter’s Friends to Love Actually to The Children Act, she…
A film that centers on three different stories spanning thousands of years, In The Blink Of An Eye makes you think about existence and community, but is lacking in the emotional depth department. I have seen a LOT of bad movies, so when I first glanced at the reviews for this (which are not great),…
