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A hysterical cringefest, Friendship is a buddy comedy that you will be glad that you are watching and not actually living. Very funny stuff. As people age, men seemingly stay home more. They get comfortable with their lives, their work, their partners, and their children, and going out with buddies can get a little lost…
A glossy film about the experience of a young stripper and a rich patron, Anora is funny, electric, and visually captivating in all the right ways. Plus, the soundtrack is amazing. I am a big fan of Sean Baker. He wrote and directed The Florida Project (a favorite of mine), Tangerine, and Take Out, and…
A short and stylistic film about a firm that sells babies that do not age, Infinity Baby benefits from its familiar faces and dry humor. An interesting movie to be sure. There is lots of discussion about medical research and for good reason. While we have multitudes of responsible doctors and researchers looking for answers,…
A hilarious mockumentary about a small town beauty queen contest with a stacked cast and tons of one-liners, it’s no wonder Drop Dead Gorgeous has become a cult classic. I have to admit that I’ve never been to, watched, or been part of a beauty queen contest. The closest I’ve ever gotten is watching Little…
Okay, this is a love story. With outstanding cinematography and an incredible cast, Pride & Prejudice is a remarkable film that shocked me as much as it will shock you. A few years ago, when I decided that I wanted to watch Pride & Prejudice, I did a little research online. The overwhelming consensus at…
The Puffy Chair is a classic example of a movie-making “shiny thing,” as you think you’re supposed to be focusing on one area, but it’s everything else around that truly matters. An excellent character study that you never expect. I am a huge fan of indie films. I love when something of quality can be…
A beautiful short documentary about a group of incarcerated men who create quilts for foster children, The Quilters is a fantastic watch. While I do watch a lot of short films, I don’t tend to review them. I try to focus on full-length movies and what I would recommend from that pool, but sometimes you…
Fairy tales for adults are hard to come by, so Three Thousand Years Of Longing is an unexpected treat. With two big stars and rich storytelling, this is one to check out. When I was little, I enjoyed a good fairy tale. The mermaid who lost her voice, the long-haired blonde in the tower –…
This is a list of the top 10 from the third 100 “new to me” films that I watched in 2024. You can find other top 10 lists here. There are lots of excellent movies out there, but these were my favorites from this batch. Movies move around from platform to platform constantly, but if…
With a very small cast and an understated vibe, Hope Gap is an impressive drama about the breakdown of a marriage. Not flashy and extremely layered, Bill Nighy and Annette Bening are excellent here. When one thinks of marriage, you think of something static – the joining of two people in union, until death do…
A sequel to the first Gladiator movie, Gladiator II is full of action and beautifully shot with talented actors, but it has no developed emotional center. I really liked the first Gladiator film. Having not watched it in years, I am not wholly sure what it is that made it special other than the gorgeous…
Dinner In America is one of my favorite movies of all time. It is wild and offensive and the best punk rock love story you’ll ever find. Sheer perfection. I watched Dinner In America a few years ago and I fell in love with it instantly. It took me about 20 minutes to get a…
