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A stylish and fast-paced gangster movie, The Gentleman sports tons of star power and a quirky story with lots of twists and turns. Guy Ritchie is known for making quick moving, smart, and flashy films, no matter the genre or the script. Whether it be Sherlock Holmes, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, or King Arthur,…
A classic story of love, Wuthering Heights, about two people in a toxic relationship who hurt themselves and other people, has more than held up in both acting and cinematography. When you’re in high school, there are some staples that you read in English class. For me, those included The Red Badge Of Courage, The…
A psychological thriller about a teen trying to prove his innocence when he is accused of another student’s murder, Like Minds is a trip with lots of twists and turns. There are some excellent psychological thrillers out there. Shutter Island, Zodiac, Burning – all movies that I recommend watching if you haven’t seen them. They…
A spunky buddy comedy about a well-intended angel who makes a mess in two men’s lives, Good Fortune is light, funny, and fairly predictable. We are all familiar with “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” type films. Whether it is Freaky Friday, It’s A Wonderful Life, or Your Name., one of the goals is…
In an expedition to look for a legend, The Loneliest Whale: The Search For 52, researchers today see if they can find the single whale who sang its own distinct song with no response three decades ago. Whales are amazing creatures, but when I think about marine life in general, I’m incredibly grateful for the…
An intense thriller with a gradual build, Enemy, about a teacher who discovers that he has a doppelganger with an entirely different life, leaves a lot of room for interpretation. I am a huge fan of Denis Villeneuve as a director. Incendies and Arrival are two of my absolute favorite films, and, while I couldn’t…
A wild and hilarious comedy thriller, Cocaine Bear, about a bear that starts attacking people after coming across the discarded drug, is most shockingly based on real events. When I first heard about this movie, I had a very similar reaction to most people. “Um, what??” I wasn’t interested in seeing it at the time,…
An epic film with gorgeous cinematography and fantastic performances, The Brutalist, about one man’s personal and professional journey in the US after the Holocaust, is a tad pretentious and a little too long. I have no problem watching a long film. I have watched all three extended cut Lord of the Rings films in a…
A unique sci-fi thriller with some twists that I never saw coming, Companion, about a weekend away with friends that goes awry, kept me constantly wondering what would happen next. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t do scary movies. I don’t enjoy them and, innately, I stay away from them because the music and images…
An entertaining film based on a true story, Roofman, about a convicted robber who breaks out of jail and lives undetected in a Toys R Us, is leveled up due to the charm of Channing Tatum. A good film that is based in reality is always a lot of fun. For me, I find myself…
A hysterical sequel, 22 Jump Street brings back the clueless adult cops, but this time sends them to college where frat parties, football games, and open mic nights are the way of life. I’ll admit, I didn’t think that I’d be watching two 21 Jump Street films in the same week. I had never really…
A buddy comedy that sends two undercover cops back to high school to break up a drug ring, 21 Jump Street is a very funny film with a great cast. When the television show 21 Jump Street first hit the airwaves in 1987, it was all the rage. I am old enough to remember watching…
