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A heartwarming film about an autistic teen musician who befriends a former pop star, I Used To Be Famous is fairly predictable, but it will put a smile on your face. There are some films out there that stick with you because they are different types of feel-good buddy comedies. I love both About A…
A touching story of an Army Ranger who is tasked with driving a military dog to her owner’s funeral, Dog is a unique buddy comedy with heart. When this first came out in movie theaters, my dad took my son to see it. My son was a teenager, and they had a great time. When…
A slice-of-life indie about a man who finds a passion in stand-up comedy while going through a divorce, Is This Thing On? is bittersweet and reflective. There have been some excellent indie films that have released over the last 12 months. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, The Thing With Feathers, and Eleanor The…
A solid documentary about the 9-month-long kidnapping of a young teen in 2002, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart covers the case from different perspectives and provides insights and updates from Elizabeth herself. Over the last 15-20 years, I have watched almost everything available about the Elizabeth Smart case. If Elizabeth is willing to speak about her case…
A raw documentary about a close-knit English family, The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family, highlights their dedication, love for one another, and hopes of making it to the WWE. In 2019, a movie called Fighting With My Family was released. It stars Florence Pugh and covers a time in professional wrestler Paige’s life before she…
Based on a true story of a female wrestler raised in a wrestling family, Fighting With My Family is fun and quirky with a fantastic cast and a good vibe. Movies have always been a family affair in my household. My husband and I couldn’t wait until our kids were old enough to watch some…
A zany film about a stylish young woman with big party dreams and no life goals, Party Girl is a fun time covered in candy coating with Parker Posey at the helm. I might be biased, but I think that Parker Posey is super cool. She is unlike any other actor, with her little quirks…
A very funny indie about estranged brothers who are forced to take a trip together to help their sister, Brothers From Malta has its own quirky style and vibe. Some of my very favorite movies are independent films. 500 Days Of Summer, Reservoir Dogs, Juno – they all started small and weren’t concerned with the…
Peculiar and haunting, Beau Is Afraid, about a paranoid man trying to get home to his mother, has some magical visuals and taps into your own discomfort. I think it’s fair to say that Ari Aster has a directorial style. This is the second of his films that I have seen (the other one being…
A stylistic film about a feisty young man looking to fulfill his dream of being the top table tennis player on the circuit, Marty Supreme is the carnival ride that never stops. I have mentioned before that Timothée Chalamet is not my favorite actor. There is something about his performances that I don’t connect with…
A classic 50s film about a man hired to keep an eye on a woman having a mental health crisis, Vertigo is an excellent example of Hitchcock’s ability to build suspense. Alfred Hitchcock is a director who- left a clear mark in cinema. Among other things, he was able to create a slow building tension…
A cozy ensemble film with an excellent soundtrack, Peter’s Friends, about a group of college mates reuniting for the holidays a decade after graduation, will have you feeling nostalgic. I have always been a big fan of The Big Chill. An ensemble piece about a group of people who were close friends in college and…
