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Based on the true story, the film Patty Hearst covers her kidnapping and indoctrination into a militant army that ultimately has her committing crimes. An interesting story with talented leads and fascinating visuals. The kidnapping of Patty Hearst is one of those stories that was just a bit before my time. I had heard of…
Exploring how social media trends can get out of hand, Nerve is an uneven movie about two teenagers during a night of completing dares for likes and cash. The first half is fun, but it takes a turn. Trends on social media have become a thing among users. Whether it’s something that seeks to be…
Presenting a lesser-known counterculture in Nazi Germany, Swing Kids is an interesting film about teens who would rather dance to swing music and jazz than participate in a war. When masterpieces about the Holocaust and WWII like Schindler’s List and The Pianist are created, other stories about the same events fall away a bit. There…
Love Hurts, a dark comedy that centers around Valentine’s Day, is so cringe that even the endearing presence of Ke Huy Quan can’t save it. I love Ke Huy Quan. He was one of my imaginary friends as Data in The Goonies when I was a kid and I have loved watching his comeback in…
A movie that slipped through my fingers as a child, Big Trouble In Little China is an 80s comedy with moments of great humor and lots of stereotyping played for fun. Some of it has not aged well, but it is fast-paced and entertaining. As a cinephile, there are a lot of movies in my…
A tense post-apocalyptic thriller, 40 Acres grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. It makes you ask the question, when there’s very few people left, is there anyone you can trust? There have been a lot of films written about the “end of society,” but in my opinion, only a few have it pretty…
A black comedy about a couple on vacation before adopting a baby, I Don’t Understand You brings the laughs as well as the carnage. Black comedy movies can be hilarious. I am not a fan of straight-up horror with the creepy music and the jump scares, but a guy pulling the arm off of a…
An excellent live-action recreation of the original Dreamworks film, How To Train Your Dragon is gorgeous and touching with a truly lovely message. There are a lot of movies being recreated these days. Movies that were written and produced years ago, either released with brand new actors or the same actors in the same story…
Based on a true story of a journalist and a taxi driver who sneak into Gwangju, South Korea during the 1980 student uprising, this film is both gutting and heart-warming. A must-see. A Taxi Driver is one of those films that has been in the ether for a few years. I’d heard of it, I’d…
Based on a true story, Europa Europa shows one Jewish teen’s luck, humor, and resilience in hiding with German soldiers during WWII. A hugely charming and engaging film. There are many films about World War II that are told from all perspectives. It is important to keep history alive and available so that we don’t…
From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina is chock full of action, fun fight sequences, and gorgeous cinematography, but it lacks the humor and charm of the original series. Oh, John Wick, how I love thee. John Wick films are fun because they are silly and funny with incredible cinematography and fight sequences. There are…
A visually stunning and incredibly funny Marvel movie, Thunderbolts* has hidden depth and explores psychological aspects not seen in previous films. Definitely worth a watch! As MCU and DC movies go, things have been getting kind of tiring. There are so many superhero vehicles out there that they all start to look the same. I…
