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A sweet movie about a woman with a passion for cooking who learns to be a sushi chef, East Side Sushi is a super enjoyable time. Specific passions can be very unique. You may love singing while no one else in your family can carry a tune or become an avid camper when all you’ve…
A solid film that gives you three different perspectives of the real-life rape charges of Marguerite towards Jacques in 1386 France, The Last Duel takes you on a contemplative ride. There are times that I give myself a snicker over the movies that I choose to watch. This time had nothing to do with the…
A stylish and funny sequel to A Simple Favor, Another Simple Favor is full of vivid colors, beautiful locales, and some extremely funny moments. When A Simple Favor came out in 2018, I heard a few rumblings about it. It took me a few years to watch, but it is a clever mystery starring Anna…
There aren’t a lot of films that are so triggering and unnerving that I don’t know how to recommend them, but Compliance is definitely among the few. It’s distressing and does its job well. This is one of those reviews that I can’t write the way I normally do. I would usually give you a…
A hilarious and heartfelt comedy about an unlikely friendship between two men, The Intouchables is a movie that you have to see. For many people, being seen for exactly who you are is vitally important. More important than gifts, more important than quality time, more important that almost anything else – particularly when you are…
There aren’t many films about falconry, and Kes is one that highlights the beauty behind it. This boy and kestrel falcon understand each other in a unique way. It is a common story, being the kid who doesn’t quite fit in. Most of us have been there, even if we’ve had a group of friends…
When you have the opportunity to see a filmed musical, it can go either way, but Waitress: The Musical is a fantastic example of how it should be done. Many of you know that I am a Chicago theatre critic, so one of my day jobs (and life passions) is seeing a lot of theatre….
How do you talk about a movie that leaves you speechless? Remember is one of those films that stands out from the crowd and I’m shocked that I’d never heard of it before. Some movies are just incredibly special. They seem small in the moment, but they carry the weight of history on their backs….
The Way is the story of grief and self-discovery during a journey that could never have been prepared for. This movie touched me right from the start. Going into a movie completely blind is my favorite way to experience one. I may know the genre and sometimes the cast that is in the movie promo…
I have a rule for myself that I always finish movies, but if I didn’t, Napoleon never would have gotten finished. Or maybe it would have because of the laughs. This movie hurts me. We’ve all heard of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French warrior who fought in and won many battles, and was both general and,…
It is completely fair to say that I Was Octomom is the epitome of a Lifetime movie, but the story is so compelling that it’s still worth the watch. I remember when the Octomom story exploded onto the scene. It was about 16 years ago and shows like Jon & Kate Plus 8 were on…
Some movie reveals can take a long time to happen. You get curious along the ride, but when everything suddenly comes together, like in Recalled, you can’t stop thinking about it afterwards. I love a good thriller. When the energy builds and you aren’t completely sure what is happening, you’re just along for the ride…
