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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…
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 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 challenging film about a woman dealing with post-partum depression while sinking into madness, Die My Love has phenomenal cinematography and performances, but is an extremely unlikeable watch. There are a lot of movies out there that are selective viewing. Films that you only ever want to watch once because they are devastating (like The…
Stylized and fun, Wake Up Dead Man, A Knives Out Mystery, about a murder at a small-town church with lots of eccentric suspects, is just super enjoyable. The Knives Out series has been a really great addition to the cinematic collection of films. They are great modern murder mysteries with large ensemble casts that keep…
An tense thriller about a dystopian future where couples who want a child must complete a 7 day assessment, The Assessment feels like a slowly building nightmare. Horror movies come in many forms these days. I am not a fan of the ones with the creepy music and jump scares, but a lot of psychological…
An enchanting tale about a young Irish girl learning her family history and searching for her missing little brother, The Secret Of Roan Inish is a beautiful and magical story involving selkies. I first watched this film when it came out in 1994. To be completely candid, I have always loved it, but don’t remember…
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 very cute sequel, Zootopia 2, where detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde now must solve a case around a mysterious snake, is full of energy with inclusive messaging. My daughter loves the original Zootopia movie. We watched it as a family when it was in theaters in 2016, and even at 17 years old,…
A stylish and fast-paced gangster movie, The Gentleman sports tons of star power and a quirky story with lots of twists and turns. Guy Ritchie is known for making quick moving, smart, and flashy films, no matter the genre or the script. Whether it be Sherlock Holmes, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, or King Arthur,…
A heavily uneven heist adventure about a scattered team of illusionists who find their way back together, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has a great cast and is entertaining enough. Magic is always an interesting topic, and watching it up close or as a show is incredibly cool. I remember getting a kick…
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…
