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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),…
A brooding period drama about a man who believes his cousin’s wife committed murder, but meets and falls in love with her, My Cousin Rachel feels muted and flat. I have mentioned this before, but not every book should be turned into a film. The mediums are very different, and while you can describe every…
A low-key film about a homeless woman who lives in a van in front of the same house for 15 years, The Lady In The Van is worth watching only for Maggie Smith. There are some movies that you watch because your favorite actors are in them. I had never heard of this movie before,…
A thriller about a woman who hears a crime committed while monitoring an AI stream, Kimi has some good ideas that play out poorly, yet a winning lead in Zoë Kravitz. When it comes to reliving the pandemic, I think it’s fair to say that there isn’t a huge appetite for it. Regardless of your…
A crime thriller about a few detectives hunting down a suspect who suddenly kills en masse, To Catch A Killer starts out strong, but loses its way. I am always a fan of a good thriller. I watch a lot of true crime and, just like so many of us, I can’t help but try…
A short and silly film about four sisters trying to figure out their paternity after their mother’s death, Despite Everything is bound to leave you speechless. Do you ever watch a movie, and when it’s over, you think, “What did I just watch?” That is the experience I’m having right now. I’m amused, but mostly…
