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A hysterical sequel, 22 Jump Street brings back the clueless adult cops, but this time sends them to college where frat parties, football games, and open mic nights are the way of life. I’ll admit, I didn’t think that I’d be watching two 21 Jump Street films in the same week. I had never really…
A comedy thriller about a man who doesn’t experience pain trying to save the girl he loves from kidnappers, Novocaine is an uneven film with some hilarious moments. There are some movies and television episodes that stick with you long after you’ve watched them. In one early episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Abigail Breslin played a…
A striking new musical about an Argentine revolutionary and a gay movie buff who tells stories to occupy their minds in jail, Kiss Of The Spider Woman highlights a creative narrative, a good score, and an outstanding performance – but it’s not who you might expect. When I first heard that they were going to…
An enchanting film about two teens that find that they are magically waking up in each other’s bodies, Your Name. is a touching journey with a few surprises along the way. Many people stay away from animated films, and that makes sense if you were raised in the era of Saturday morning cartoons. A long…
A buddy comedy that sends two undercover cops back to high school to break up a drug ring, 21 Jump Street is a very funny film with a great cast. When the television show 21 Jump Street first hit the airwaves in 1987, it was all the rage. I am old enough to remember watching…
An odd film that never clicks, Honey Don’t!, about a private investigator in a small town, has no sensible storyline or entertainment value. Seriously, just don’t. There are some movies where, when you hit play, you watch a few minutes and go, “OH NO.” I am someone who always finishes a movie no matter what,…
A silly buddy comedy about two video store clerks who mistakenly erase all of the VHS tapes and have to create their own versions, Be Kind Rewind has both heart and creativity. If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, VHS rental stores were all the rage. I remember my father giving me a…
Based on a true love story, Spoiler Alert, about two men who fall in love and deal with a cancer diagnosis, is a sweet and meaningful film that feels like real life. I always enjoy when a movie begins with the end. When you immediately know the destination, so the entire film is all about…
A sweet and salty comedy about a teen with muscular dystrophy and the man who becomes his caretaker, The Fundamentals Of Caring is the movie you never knew you needed in your life. There are some movies that, when they are over, leave you with a smile. They aren’t great cinema and you can’t dissect…
A coming of age story about two carefree best friends who convince an older woman to go on a road trip to the beach with them, Y tu mamá también is beautifully shot and thought provoking. There are some films out there that you have heard about for years, but never got around to watching….
A touching and emotional film about a spunky 94 year old woman who tells a huge lie, Eleanor The Great is a small movie that will spark big conversations. I love watching June Squibb on the screen. I don’t care what the film is, I’ll watch it without question. In my imagination, she is one…
A vibrant road trip comedy about a family trying to drive their daughter to her beauty pageant finals at the last minute, Little Miss Sunshine is an amazing film that will crack your heart right open. I don’t remember the first time that I watched Little Miss Sunshine. I have seen it so many times…
