MOBLAND – Superb English mobster story with a stellar cast at the top of their game. Pierce Brosnan in his best role ever as the villainous, sadistic head of the family. Helen Mirren as the equally villainous, sadistic and traitorous real head of the family is magnificent. Tom Hardy soars in his role as theContinue reading
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REMEMBERING GENE WILDER – Poignant documentary profiling the life and career of beloved actor Gene Wilder. John is a huge fan and he found this piece wonderful. It is well worth viewing and a wonderful homage to this lovely man. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.
THE STONES AND BRIAN JONES – I never knew the whole back story of why Brian Jones was ousted from the Rolling Stones….especially since he was the founder of the band. This documentary does an excellent job of revealing Brian’s personal struggles, the dynamics within the band and the atmosphere of music in the 60s.Continue reading
A REAL PAIN – Kieran Culkin’s character definitely lives up to this description and so does the film. I found it exhausting and annoying to watch because of this role, which I guess is the point. I had heard there was lots of comic relief in it, but I found none. Kieran has since wonContinue reading
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN – This film of Bob Dylan’s early musical career covers the years from literally being a complete unknown to the controversial folk concert where he committed the horrid sin of playing electric guitar instead of acoustic. I’ve never been a Dylan fan although I like many of his songs when they areContinue reading
THE SUBSTANCE – Hideous!! Literally. Skip it! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.
MATLOCK – A bit farfetched, but enjoyable nonetheless. I like it. And finally something that accurately depicts older women, both from society’s perspective and our own. Kathy Bates nails it! Cheers!! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.
CONCLAVE – A masterpiece! Worthy of all the Oscar nominations and destined to win quite a few. Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci turn in compelling performances as two priests among the entire flock congregated to select a Pope in an ancient clandestine ritual fraught with secrets, deceit and treachery. The shrouded process of choosing aContinue reading
A PERFECT COUPLE – Not! In fact, obviously a most imperfect couple or there would be no story, which is based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand. Predictable premise – wealthy Nantucket family becomes embroiled in scandal when there is a murder on the beach in the wee hours of the morning on the dayContinue reading
MARIA – Not a fan. Not of the movie and not of famed opera star Maria Callas. Angelina Jolie delivers a good performance, but it’s not enough to save this arduous, weird film. Apparently Angelina’s real singing voice was blended with Maria’s for the desired effect. Kudos to Angie. But when the film is notContinue reading
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