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A sweet and salty comedy about a teen with muscular dystrophy and the man who becomes his caretaker, The Fundamentals Of Caring is the movie you never knew you needed in your life. There are some movies that, when they are over, leave you with a smile. They aren’t great cinema and you can’t dissect…
A wild film about a group of revolutionaries and the military man who comes hunting for them 16 years later, One Battle After Another sports an excellent cast and some gorgeous cinematography. A film with a great cast is enough to entice anyone to see a movie. Filmmakers know it, actors know it, and audiences…
A unique and quirky film about a mother and daughter’s encounter with Death, Tuesday is a mythic story that keeps you on your toes. I am always interested in A24 movies. An entertainment company that often releases films that are a little off-center, that is my bread and butter. They can be hit or miss…
With an incredibly unique concept, Twinless, about two men who have each lost their twin, is a dark, funny, and surprising ride. I really enjoyed it. With twins being as common as they are, and with twin accounts flourishing on social media, it’s a little surprising that there aren’t more movies about twins. The Parent…
A lovely short documentary about Orin O’Brien, The Only Girl In The Orchestra talks about her unlikely rise in the orchestral world and her continued skirting of her notoriety in the industry. While I am a huge fan of theatre, music, and film, my family can tell you that orchestra and classical music have never…
An intense thriller about candidates who walk until there is only one winner, The Long Walk is a story of deep-rooted desires, nefarious ideas, and lifelong brotherhood. I really enjoyed this. I have to admit, I have only ever read part of one Stephen King book. I got about 200 pages into The Stand and…
Chock full of incredible music and dancing, A Chorus Line, about performers auditioning for a Broadway show, is a treat for the eyes and ears – if you can separate it from the stage musical. There are some movies that are a piece of you. I grew up with A Chorus Line, fell in love…
An riveting sci-fi thriller about astronauts trying to save the sun before the extinction of humanity, Sunshine has an incredible ensemble and a tension that never lets go. There are some excellent films out there with wonderful ensembles. The Big Chill and Steel Magnolias are the first two that pop into my head because no…
A charming film about a bigtime screenwriter who returns to a small town after losing his memory, The Majestic really does have a little magic sprinkled in. I happen to love when famous comedic actors play serious roles. It shows their talent in a different range and you learn to love them in a new…
A hysterical mockumentary about everything from religion to DNA, Cunk On Life is full of hilarious observations along with overqualified and baffled scholars. I love a good mockumentary. Between shows like Abbott Elementary and Jury Duty plus This Is Spinal Tap and Theater Camp, I am a huge fan of the format. It’s fun to…
A heartwarming and funny film about a crotchety older man and the boy that he babysits, St. Vincent is odd and endearing in all the right ways. St. Vincent is one of those films that I find myself going back to every couple of years. I love it and I would watch it more often,…
A quiet and pained film about a teenager who discovers that she is pregnant and has to travel out of state to receive an abortion, Never Rarely Sometimes Always shows the tumult involved in a trip like this. Abortion has always been a big issue in the United States and it will always be a…
