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A modern and whimsical tale, Problemista is about an El Salvadorian man trying to live the American dream as a toy maker while navigating employment and immigration issues. Any time that you see that Tilda Swinton is going to be in a movie, you can be sure that it’ll have some flair. One of the…
Chock full of incredible music and dancing, A Chorus Line, about performers auditioning for a Broadway show, is a treat for the eyes and ears – if you can separate it from the stage musical. There are some movies that are a piece of you. I grew up with A Chorus Line, fell in love…
A fresh revamp of the 1980s story, The Roses is a black comedy about a married couple who love each other, hate each other, and try to destroy each other, sometimes on the same day. I remember watching The War Of The Roses in the movie theater when it first came out. Starring Kathleen Turner…
An riveting sci-fi thriller about astronauts trying to save the sun before the extinction of humanity, Sunshine has an incredible ensemble and a tension that never lets go. There are some excellent films out there with wonderful ensembles. The Big Chill and Steel Magnolias are the first two that pop into my head because no…
A charming film about a bigtime screenwriter who returns to a small town after losing his memory, The Majestic really does have a little magic sprinkled in. I happen to love when famous comedic actors play serious roles. It shows their talent in a different range and you learn to love them in a new…
An interesting film about an octogenarian who transports drugs for the cartel, The Mule has a great cast and an extra bump from knowing it’s based on a true story. When you think about people in their 80s, the first thing that comes to mind is not “drug mule.” In passing thoughts, pickleball, mahjong, and…
John Wick in Korean, but 4 years before John Wick ever came out? I am SO here for The Man From Nowhere and it is FANTASTIC! I’ll admit that, as usual, I went into this movie completely blind. I had added it to my list long ago and clicked play without reading anything further. Honestly,…
A heartwarming and funny film about a crotchety older man and the boy that he babysits, St. Vincent is odd and endearing in all the right ways. St. Vincent is one of those films that I find myself going back to every couple of years. I love it and I would watch it more often,…
A quiet and pained film about a teenager who discovers that she is pregnant and has to travel out of state to receive an abortion, Never Rarely Sometimes Always shows the tumult involved in a trip like this. Abortion has always been a big issue in the United States and it will always be a…
With a focus on audio just as much as visual, Blow Out is a spectacular film about a sound engineer who accidentally witnesses and records a murder. A work way ahead of its time. I have to admit that when I see that John Travolta is in a film, a little voice inside me says,…
A sweet little film about an inventor who creates a robot in a small town in Wales, Brian and Charles is a bit uneven, but very heartwarming. I don’t always jive with British humor. It can be really hit or miss for me. There are movies that I love like About A Boy and Kinky…
A quiet film full of yearning, Monica is the story of a trans woman who returns to her childhood home to help care for her memory-faded terminally ill mother. I added Monica to my watchlist after seeing stars Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson on a morning talk show one day. I had never heard of…
