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Arguably one of the best films ever made, Incendies, about a twins’ quest to learn about their mother’s life, is a must-see for any movie lover. Seriously, watch it. This is a hill I will die on. Incendies is one of my very favorite films. Not because it is sweet and light and fun (which…
A fantasy thriller about a woman who has been sent to an island for rehabilitation to become her perfect self, Paradise Hills has an odd narrative and little depth. Awkwafina has had a fascinating career. She is one of those actors who shot to stardom seemingly very quickly, and has lots of incredible films under…
A striking thriller about a woman and her friend who are whisked away to a private island by a wealthy tech mogul and his friends, Blink Twice is hair-raising and mysterious. The older I get, the braver I am trying to be. I still have no interest in creepy movies or anything with jump scares,…
A charmless action flick in the dystopian future where minutes are currency, In Time gets better the more time you give it. When you watch a lot of movies, you easily develop some favorites in each genre. Among the action films, The Bourne series is up there for me. You are engaged right from the…
A very light film about a woman who suddenly finds herself as the governor of her state, Ella McKay is sweet, but never hits a memorable mark. With long days and a stressful world, we all look for escapism. Whether it’s reading a book, binging your favorite television show, or throwing on a mindless film,…
An astonishing film about the pain and misery in the resistance and small villages during World War II as seen through a teenager’s eyes, Come And See will leave you speechless. There are many spectacular films about World War II that have become standard viewing. Schindler’s List, The Pianist, and Saving Private Ryan are just…
A challenging film about a woman dealing with post-partum depression while sinking into madness, Die My Love has phenomenal cinematography and performances, but is an extremely unlikeable watch. There are a lot of movies out there that are selective viewing. Films that you only ever want to watch once because they are devastating (like The…
A lively retelling of the Louisa May Alcott classic, the 1933 version of Little Women stars Katherine Hepburn as Jo and engages you right from the beginning. I have always loved the 1994 version of Little Women. Winona Ryder has always been my Jo and Christian Bale is the perfect Laurie. I apologize to anyone…
Stylized and fun, Wake Up Dead Man, A Knives Out Mystery, about a murder at a small-town church with lots of eccentric suspects, is just super enjoyable. The Knives Out series has been a really great addition to the cinematic collection of films. They are great modern murder mysteries with large ensemble casts that keep…
An tense thriller about a dystopian future where couples who want a child must complete a 7 day assessment, The Assessment feels like a slowly building nightmare. Horror movies come in many forms these days. I am not a fan of the ones with the creepy music and jump scares, but a lot of psychological…
A sci-fi drama about a human and an alien who end up stranded together on an unfamiliar planet, Enemy Mine is a futuristic film full of heart. I have watched Enemy Mine a number of times over the last 40 years. I was young when it was first released, but I remember my mother watching…
A small film about two families dealing with gentrification, Little Men shows the strength in teenage friendships, even if they are just for a season. There are some films that you watch and you don’t think they’ve had an effect on you, but a few days later, you find that you are still thinking about…
