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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 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…
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…
A comedy about the monotony of working as a temp in an office, Clockwatchers has a great cast and all of the quirky desk items and personalities you typically find. If you have ever worked in an office setting, you know the mind-numbing moments where you are waiting for the clock to tick to the…
A wild and hilarious comedy thriller, Cocaine Bear, about a bear that starts attacking people after coming across the discarded drug, is most shockingly based on real events. When I first heard about this movie, I had a very similar reaction to most people. “Um, what??” I wasn’t interested in seeing it at the time,…
A stylized film that ranges from comedy to grotesque, The Substance, about an aging star who wants her youth and adoration back, is a lot of fun and may have you covering your eyes. I have talked many times about my aversion to scary movies, but every once in a while, there’s a crossover that…
Based on a Tony winning play, The History Boys, about a group of teenage boys trying to achieve entrance into university, is different than it seems to be. Being the theatre nerd that I am, I had heard about The History Boys and added it to my watchlist years ago. The film is based on…
A formulaic romantic comedy about a woman whose mother insists that she follow a list of past dreams to jump-start her life, The Life List is a good concept with mediocre execution. I was first introduced to Sofia Carson as Evie, the daughter of Snow White’s evil queen in the Descendants franchise. My daughter was…
A strange and silly romp about a Friday night family dinner that gets chaotic really quickly, Bad Shabbos is light and welcoming, but feels like it has been directed by three different people. I love to watch movies that I know nothing about. There is a sense of fun and mystery about pressing play and…
