The Angels’ Share
When I saw the previews for Director Ken Loach’s new film, The Angels’ Share, I was concerned about missing out on much of the dialogue. Taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, it is a… Continue reading
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The Sapphires
You will be singing the praises of this wonderful experience on multiple levels. See it with a group of strangers in the theater and count your cinematic blessings.
Spring Breakers
This is not just a bad film, but a reprehensible one. It gives the phrase “soft porn” a bad name.
Stand Up Guys
Simply stated, don’t pass up the extraordinary pleasure of seeing Al Pacino and Christopher Walken embrace their roles as gentlemen walking into the sunset. Which is a reminder to hunt down Mr. Walken… Continue reading
Identity Thief
I haven’t liked something that was so fundamentally flawed since I was forced to back Hubert Humphrey for President in 1968. Rating: While it is one of those films that can be seen… Continue reading
Quartet (2012)
Both The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Quartet teach simple lessons. Life is all about the ride, so why quit hunting for an adventure when you turn 70? Rating: Can be seen on… Continue reading
Warm Bodies
My grandson, Conner, and I decided to tell my foreign exchange student, Thamer, to see this film. In helping him adjust to American girls from his Saudi experience, impersonating a loving zombie may… Continue reading
Hyde Park on Hudson
FDR was a great President, but he wasn’t a great man. On the other hand, who can really find fault with anyone in that era who bravely overcame his affliction of polio. Rating:… Continue reading
Frankenweenie (2012)
It is not likely to win an Oscar, although it is wonderful that it was nominated. It deserved it. Rating: Can be seen anywhere (I saw it at home), but is likely to… Continue reading
