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A poetic and haunting coming-of-age film about a teen girl looking to escape her heavy reality, I Believe In Unicorns is simple, but affecting. One of the most unsettling times of life is likely when we transition from awkward adolescent to awkward teen. Your hormones are all over the place, your body is changing, and…
A breathtakingly emotional film about a young man, his eccentric wife, and the journey to create Hamlet, Hamnet will both enrapture you and bring you to tears. I have always been a bit of a sucker for Shakespearean history. I find it fascinating that there is speculation that he may not have written all of…
The classic film that brought the monster to the screen, Frankenstein from 1931, about an inventor who scavenges for human scraps to create a brand new being, still holds up well. I recently watched the new Frankenstein film (2025) and absolutely loved it. It was magnificent and I could probably talk about it for hours….
A smart romantic comedy about a woman who must choose between her two husbands in the afterlife, Eternity has an excellent concept, but becomes too serious in the third act. There is something about the film Defending Your Life that is comfortable. I think that it is the way that Albert Brooks presents a story,…
A very heavy drama, The Thing With Feathers, about a man mourning the death of his wife while caring for his children and being visited by a large crow, is a phenomenal representation of despair. When you have experienced a loss, there is a spectrum of emotions. If the person was an acquaintance or a…
A tender and bittersweet film about a couple dealing with a huge loss and grief in two separate ways, The Starling is a quirky and enjoyable ride. It is no secret that I love the movie St. Vincent. I wrote about it a little while ago and I watch it every few years. Tonally, it…
A tedious romantic drama about various people in various relationships, Regretting You is long, drawn out, and the definition of its title. Between Once Upon A Time, Gifted, and Young Sheldon, I feel like I’ve watched McKenna Grace grow up on screen. Most of us have seen her in something – she has already had…
A weaker sequel to the first half of the Broadway musical movie, Wicked: For Good, about what ultimately happens to the characters in Oz, hits some high notes, but it takes awhile. As I’ve mentioned before, I am a huge theatre nerd. I have seen the musical Wicked on stage approximately eight times, two of…
A weighty film about a woman dealing with a sick daughter, a difficult marriage, and hole in her roof, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is a brilliant look into the jostling gears of a struggling mind. When people trade memes about the stressors of being an adult, most of us chuckle. As a…
A classic story of love, Wuthering Heights, about two people in a toxic relationship who hurt themselves and other people, has more than held up in both acting and cinematography. When you’re in high school, there are some staples that you read in English class. For me, those included The Red Badge Of Courage, The…
A psychological thriller about a teen trying to prove his innocence when he is accused of another student’s murder, Like Minds is a trip with lots of twists and turns. There are some excellent psychological thrillers out there. Shutter Island, Zodiac, Burning – all movies that I recommend watching if you haven’t seen them. They…
Inspired by a true story, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, about a man who murders a woman with a sword, has an excellent cast, but is a bit disjointed and dull. When I come across a movie that is both based on a true story and involves a murder, you can be…
