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A brilliant film about four teachers who decide to test the effects of maintaining daily low-level intoxication, Another Round is a fascinating look into what this theory will do for their lives. When I was a kid, foreign films were really foreign. There was a specific “foreign films” section at the video store, and if…
An intense thriller about a news cameraman with a questionable moral compass, Nightcrawler slowly raises the stakes with mushrooming pressure and a fantastic lead. There are so many great films that fly under the radar. Maybe they don’t get a full release at the movie theaters or there is a blockbuster released at the same…
A fantastical tale of love and grief, The Fountain, about a medical researcher trying to save his dying wife, includes many layers and epic stories. When this movie was first released, I remember hearing the mixed reviews. People thought it was confusing or were in love with it; the stories didn’t connect with each other…
A fascinating film that is unlike any other, Freaks, about a group of circus performers trying to stop a murder, is a one-of-a kind experience that is required viewing for any cinephile. Almost 100 years ago, Tod Browning directed a film written by Willis Goldbeck and Leon Gordon. It was based on a short story…
A slow-burning drama about three students who learn that their lives aren’t what they expect them to be, Never Let Me Go will leave a lasting impression. There are some movies that I watch because I’ve seen the cast. I like to know next to nothing about a film before I view it – particularly…
A beautiful and heartfelt classic, It’s A Wonderful Life is a lovely reminder that goodness and kindness are the real riches in life. I have never watched It’s A Wonderful Life. I know, I know, but I grew up on the likes of Miracle on 34th Street and A Christmas Story, and now I turn…
The second film in the original Frankenstein series, Bride Of Frankenstein, which follows Frankenstein’s monster on his continuing journey, is still incredibly engaging and better than the original. The “Bride of Frankenstein” has always been a character in the ether. You see her show up as a Halloween costume or occasionally if someone gets electrocuted…
Arguably one of the best films ever made, Incendies, about a twins’ quest to learn about their mother’s life, is a must-see for any movie lover. Seriously, watch it. This is a hill I will die on. Incendies is one of my very favorite films. Not because it is sweet and light and fun (which…
A fantasy thriller about a woman who has been sent to an island for rehabilitation to become her perfect self, Paradise Hills has an odd narrative and little depth. Awkwafina has had a fascinating career. She is one of those actors who shot to stardom seemingly very quickly, and has lots of incredible films under…
A striking thriller about a woman and her friend who are whisked away to a private island by a wealthy tech mogul and his friends, Blink Twice is hair-raising and mysterious. The older I get, the braver I am trying to be. I still have no interest in creepy movies or anything with jump scares,…
A charmless action flick in the dystopian future where minutes are currency, In Time gets better the more time you give it. When you watch a lot of movies, you easily develop some favorites in each genre. Among the action films, The Bourne series is up there for me. You are engaged right from the…
A very light film about a woman who suddenly finds herself as the governor of her state, Ella McKay is sweet, but never hits a memorable mark. With long days and a stressful world, we all look for escapism. Whether it’s reading a book, binging your favorite television show, or throwing on a mindless film,…
