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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…
A very funny indie about estranged brothers who are forced to take a trip together to help their sister, Brothers From Malta has its own quirky style and vibe. Some of my very favorite movies are independent films. 500 Days Of Summer, Reservoir Dogs, Juno – they all started small and weren’t concerned with the…
Peculiar and haunting, Beau Is Afraid, about a paranoid man trying to get home to his mother, has some magical visuals and taps into your own discomfort. I think it’s fair to say that Ari Aster has a directorial style. This is the second of his films that I have seen (the other one being…
A light romantic comedy about a woman who learns that she will meet her love before her sister’s wedding, Five Blind Dates is incredibly cliché with a few hidden depths. Not all romantic comedies are the same. There are the great ones (like Crazy Stupid Love and About Time) and others that are cute, but…
A stylistic film about a feisty young man looking to fulfill his dream of being the top table tennis player on the circuit, Marty Supreme is the carnival ride that never stops. I have mentioned before that Timothée Chalamet is not my favorite actor. There is something about his performances that I don’t connect with…
