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A visually stunning film about a convict preacher who is hunting for a stash of money left to a robber’s young son, The Night Of The Hunter uses cinematic techniques that make it feel unique for its time. There aren’t a lot of films that I don’t feel fully equipped to rate. I have lots…
A gritty and wild thriller with a hint of comedy, Love Lies Bleeding is about a female bodybuilder and the woman who loves her, who affect each other’s worlds in unforeseeable ways. There are some movies that you have to marinate on after you’ve watched them. While the movie was on, there was so much…
An unusual drama about the process of selecting souls for life before birth, Nine Days will have you thinking twice about everything you thought you believed. I love a small film with depth. If you’re thinking outside of the box, that is my kind of movie. I want to wonder and ponder on it long…
A fantastic making-of documentary, Inside The Labyrinth takes a closer look into the casting, song creations, puppet making, and puppeteering in the classic movie that captured hearts in the 1980s. I have always loved the movie Labyrinth. I’ve watched it countless times and both my husband and I were waiting on pins and needles to…
A film where the lie from a child could ruin the lives of the two women who manage her boarding school, The Children’s Hour is an emotional ride that I didn’t expect. I am always here for it when a movie builds. When you start with some introductions, some exposition, and, at some point, you…
An intimate and sharply funny black comedy, Sorry, Baby is a compelling story about drive, friendship, and looking for the ground under your feet in the hardest of moments. We need more stories about modern friendships. I can think of a few off the top of my head (like Friendship and The Room Next Door)…
Based on a true story and with a fierce performance by its lead, I’m Still Here is about one woman’s struggle to keep her family together when her husband is disappeared during a time of Brazilian dictatorship in the 1970s. There are some movies that stick out during awards seasons. You hear their names over…
An intimate coming-of-age story, Mid90s hits hard with a mostly unknown cast and a filming style that captures the awkward, hilarious, and painful moments of a young teenager. I am a huge fan of fly-on-the-wall adolescent and teen stories. Movies like Didi or After Sun make you feel as if you are watching someone’s real…
A strange and fun documentary about the making of an independent film, American Movie has its own real life characters and story that you’re going to get a huge kick out of. One of the reasons that cartoon characters leave an impression is because they are a little bit different from anyone else you’ve met….
A visually nuanced film with a charismatic vibe and a stellar lead, The Outrun is an individual story about alcoholism that I’ve never seen play out so engagingly. There are many films that have been made about alcoholism. It is a struggle that a great number of families have been touched by and seeing yourself…
A fantastic new superhero film, Superman shows the goodness of the man just as clearly as the epic action sequences and exciting characters. There is a lot of heart here! When I first saw the trailer for the new Superman movie, I was not impressed. My son and I exchanged “yikes” looks and I recall…
With staggeringly beautiful cinematography and heightened filming techniques, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a movie that you can’t compare to any other. It’s truly unique and you have to watch it. I have an admission to make: I have never watched the original three Mad Max films. I may get to them one day,…
