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LOVE ACTUALLY – is marvelous “actually.” Released in 2003, this Christmas picture is chock full of British heavy-weights at the top of their game. I discovered it for the first time last year. Since then I’ve learned it’s a cult classic. I understand why. This is not the typical smaltzy holiday film. This movie celebratesContinue reading

BULLET TRAIN – A thoroughly enjoyable romp of a ride! This latest Brad Pitt film is hilarious, violent, action-packed and loaded with Japanese dialogue. And of course, there’s Brad…who looks great and delivers spot on deadpan humor! Kelly liked it, too. Unanimous toasts. Cheers! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 1.

1899 – Slow, dull, boring and weird. A ghost ship is discovered in the middle of the Atlantic. Would have been a better drop for NetFlix at Halloween, but still would have been slow, dull, boring and weird. Skip it. No toasts. Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

THE WHITE LOTUS – Ah, the White Lotus. It’s all the rage at the moment. Everyone seems to love it. Kelly can’t look away, although it took her several episodes to become interested. She suggested I try to make it through at least two episodes before bolting because she knows it’s an acquired taste andContinue reading

STUDIO 666 – David Grohl and the Foo Fighters move into a haunted house to record their latest album. Terrible film. They should stick to music. Skip it. Boyfriends – 1 (Taylor Hawkins due to his untimely death); Girlfriends – 0.

THE WATCHER – Loosely based on a true story (keyword loosely), this NetFlix miniseries tells the tale of a family who bought a house in Westfield, NJ, back in 2014 and promptly began receiving ominous letters from an unknown neighbor. In the series, a reign of terror ensues, disrupting the homeowners’ lives and causing chaosContinue reading

SO HELP ME TODD – Cute, entertaining and even some laughs! I like it. Cheers!! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 0.

MR. HARRIGAN’S PHONE – Filmed throughout Fairfield County, CT, including here in Westport, this NetFlix original movie is based on Stephen King’s novella. I have been eagerly awaiting its drop. It was worth the wait. The young actor playing the lead character, Craig, reminds me of Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and his acting chopsContinue reading

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE – I expected to completely dislike this new series on AMC. Who can replace Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise as Louis and Lestat, right? And even bolder, who would have the effrontery to turn a beloved film into a TV show? Turns out AMC does, and it works. It’s been slightlyContinue reading

HOCUS POCUS 2 – The peeps gathered for the release of this sequel to Hocus Pocus in honor of Halloween and our tradition of watching the first one every year since 1993. None of us were expecting much, and that’s what we got. The original had its flaws, but it was charming. This one –Continue reading