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A weighty film about a woman dealing with a sick daughter, a difficult marriage, and hole in her roof, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is a brilliant look into the jostling gears of a struggling mind. When people trade memes about the stressors of being an adult, most of us chuckle. As a…
A heavily uneven heist adventure about a scattered team of illusionists who find their way back together, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has a great cast and is entertaining enough. Magic is always an interesting topic, and watching it up close or as a show is incredibly cool. I remember getting a kick…
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…
An excellent tribute to the life and legacy of the famous singer who left too soon, Selena y Los Dinos provides countless family photos, videos, and interviews to let people know the real woman behind the voice. Having grown up in Chicago in the 80s and 90s and having never been exposed to specific Latin…
A fast-paced action flick, The Running Man, about a man who enters a near-fatal television competition to earn money to take care of his family, has lots of chases, but little depth. I remember when The Running Man movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger came out in 1987. I watched it with my brother in the movie…
An inane film about a shallow modern matchmaker who is looking for the perfect rich guy, Materialists is not one to waste your time with. Looking at the movie poster, I was already wary. Not knowing anything about the film other than it appears that Dakota Johnson is choosing between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans,…
A sweet rom-com that grows on you, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, about a still-friendly married couple getting divorced during the holiday season, is the breezy little movie you need right now. I am not a big Christmas movie person. I have my favorites, of course (I love Elf and if you consider Love Actually a…
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 hilarious documentary about Zack Weiner and his colorful campaign to run for city council in New York, Citizen Weiner will have you wondering where the line is between reality and fiction. I am a huge fan of political satire. I don’t care what party it focuses on or where in the world, it is…
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…
Inspired by a true story, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, about a man who murders a woman with a sword, has an excellent cast, but is a bit disjointed and dull. When I come across a movie that is both based on a true story and involves a murder, you can be…
An intense film about two conspiracy theorists who kidnap a woman because they believe she is an alien, Bugonia keeps you on the edge of your seat right until the end. It is always intriguing when you see actors and directors continue to work together. It makes you wonder what is happening behind the scenes…
