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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE – The title is certainly appropriate! It was impossible for me to follow and/or understand what was happening in this sci/fi film. Science fiction is not my thing and the movie is two hours and twenty minutes long. The frantic bits (and there were many) made my head hurt. DespiteContinue reading

BLONDE – It’s important to state right off the bat this film is not a documentary or biography. It’s a fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe’s life taken from the novel by Joyce Carol Oates. While much of it is factual and based on actual events, some of it is simply the author’s imagination. That said,Continue reading

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN – Living on an island off the coast of Ireland in 1923, a simple man, his sister and his beloved animals – particularly a darling donkey named Jenny – contend with the challenges and boredom of small town isolation. There is comedy throughout this film, but overall the story is bleakContinue reading

THE PALE BLUE EYE – Interesting historical fiction mystery based on the novel by Louis Bayard. Set in the 1830s, and centering on Edgar Allan Poe’s brief time as a West Point cadet, a series of murders occur at the military academy. Harry Melling, who plays Poe, would be a dead ringer for the poet…Continue reading

CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – Think Twilight Zone and Night Gallery with Guillermo Del Toro hosting instead of Rod Serling. Exactly what you’d expect…including use of some A-list actors and stories a bit on the boring side. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

THE INVITATION – Mirith and I were planning to see this in the theatre, but it was in and out so fast we didn’t have the opportunity. We thought that meant it wasn’t very good, but it actually wasn’t bad. It’s a horror film from Mike Flanagan – sometimes he nails it and sometimes heContinue reading

GLASS ONION : A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY – Y’all know I’m not big on whodunnits, but this one is fun. I liked it. Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

GEORGE & TAMMY – A dysfunctional relationship straight out of one of their country songs, complete with booze benders, domestic violence, divorce and a long-suffering woman. No surprises here in this documentary about the life and times of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, both personally and professionally, believably portrayed by Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.Continue reading

PELOSI IN THE HOUSE – The life and political career of Nancy Pelosi produced by her daughter, Alexandra. A glimpse into her private relationship with her husband, Paul, and grandkids is particularly endearing. Fascinating documentary about an extraordinary woman! Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.