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A delightful romantic comedy, About Time, about a man with a close-knit family where the ability to time-travel runs in the male genes, has wonderful hidden depths. Have you ever seen a movie poster so many times that you believed that you’d seen the movie? Like one of those stories that you’ve heard someone else…
A slice-of-life indie about a man who finds a passion in stand-up comedy while going through a divorce, Is This Thing On? is bittersweet and reflective. There have been some excellent indie films that have released over the last 12 months. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, The Thing With Feathers, and Eleanor The…
A thoughtful indie about a man going through a divorce who crashes his son’s bachelor party in Tulum, Ex-Husbands is quirky and deep while remaining extremely likeable. The male midlife crisis is a fairly standard theme in cinema. In most of these cases, said man will shop for some new outfits, pick up a sports…
An absurdist film about a stoner trying to pay her debts, bake some cupcakes, and get to an audition, Smiley Face is hazy and amusing. I was a big fan of That 70’s Show when it came out. A group of teens who hide away in the basement, smoking pot and getting into small hijinks…
A short and silly film about four sisters trying to figure out their paternity after their mother’s death, Despite Everything is bound to leave you speechless. Do you ever watch a movie, and when it’s over, you think, “What did I just watch?” That is the experience I’m having right now. I’m amused, but mostly…
A lively cinematic take on Charles Dickens’ book, The Personal History Of David Copperfield has a great cast, tons of energy, and is exceptional to look at. When I was a freshman in high school, we read A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. I remember liking the book, but never returned to reading…
A cute film about an Italian man who has a dream of sharing authentic Italian food by hiring Italian grandmas to cook at his restaurant, Nonnas does a great job of making you hungry. One of the things that you learn from the time that you are a small child in the US, is that…
A slow-burning indie about two strangers who spend the day together while trying to collect money from a friend, Or Something covers a range of topics that steadily reel you in. I have a confession to make – I am not a Before Sunrise fan. I am sorry, I offer my apologies to the millions…
Based on a true story of a female wrestler raised in a wrestling family, Fighting With My Family is fun and quirky with a fantastic cast and a good vibe. Movies have always been a family affair in my household. My husband and I couldn’t wait until our kids were old enough to watch some…
A comedy with spunk, Deep Cover, about three improv actors who suddenly find themselves working to take down criminals, is fast-paced fun. One of my favorite things about movies is that you get to know certain faces. I am someone who doesn’t like to know too much about actors’ lives, but I love to start…
A zany film about a stylish young woman with big party dreams and no life goals, Party Girl is a fun time covered in candy coating with Parker Posey at the helm. I might be biased, but I think that Parker Posey is super cool. She is unlike any other actor, with her little quirks…
A cute film about two teenagers stuck reliving the same day on repeat, The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things does a good job of highlighting the greatness of moments that usually go unnoticed. There have been a number of films released in the last two decades where individuals are stuck in a time loop. There…
