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A visually nuanced film with a charismatic vibe and a stellar lead, The Outrun is an individual story about alcoholism that I’ve never seen play out so engagingly. There are many films that have been made about alcoholism. It is a struggle that a great number of families have been touched by and seeing yourself…
A movie that is just as confused by itself as you will be, Eddington has an excellent cast and nice cinematography, but no clear story structure or focus. When I go into a movie that is over two hours, I always hope that it’s worth my time. Many films need that much space to flesh…
A fantastic new superhero film, Superman shows the goodness of the man just as clearly as the epic action sequences and exciting characters. There is a lot of heart here! When I first saw the trailer for the new Superman movie, I was not impressed. My son and I exchanged “yikes” looks and I recall…
With staggeringly beautiful cinematography and heightened filming techniques, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a movie that you can’t compare to any other. It’s truly unique and you have to watch it. I have an admission to make: I have never watched the original three Mad Max films. I may get to them one day,…
A movie that lives close to my heart, A Walk To Remember is a sweet coming-of-age love story where a rebellious teen falls for a quiet young woman with a secret. There are some movies that I can watch over and over. They run the gamut as far as decade (Little Miss Sunshine, The Princess…
A psychological thriller that highlights two fantastic leads, Red Eye is a short, claustrophobic, and intense ride with a bit of a cliché ending. I have heard a lot of people say that Red Eye is an underrated thriller. It didn’t really catch my eye when it first released, but the more I heard the…
A slow burn of a movie, Nowhere Special is about a terminally ill single father trying to find the perfect family for his young son to live with before he goes. A great film that will bring the waterworks. A lot of people miss things about children. They think they know what children are thinking,…
A romantic drama about the daily lives of several vampires living today, Only Lovers Left Alive has an excellent cast and a dreamlike quality. Very enjoyable. When I was younger, I was terrified of vampires. I am an extremely visual person, so seeing just the wrong clip of a visual will have me looking at…
A film that is a great definition of “fine,” Riff Raff has an excellent cast that is underutilized and a story that is unsure where it’s going. Occasionally you find a movie that has such an excellent cast on the poster that you have to watch it. There is no reason that it shouldn’t be…
A wonderful and heart-wrenching film, The Color Purple is a movie that is up there with the greats. A story of self-discovery and love, this is a must-watch. I have always known of The Color Purple, but I never watched the movie or read the book. I just never got around to it. I recently…
Based on the true story, the film Patty Hearst covers her kidnapping and indoctrination into a militant army that ultimately has her committing crimes. An interesting story with talented leads and fascinating visuals. The kidnapping of Patty Hearst is one of those stories that was just a bit before my time. I had heard of…
A lovely film about a girl who lost her mother during a racially oppressive climate, The Secret Life Of Bees is a wonderful display of how love can come from all of the mothers around you, even in the most trying times. Movies based on books usually have me wanting to read the book first….
