BABYGIRL – Soft porn for sure. And Nicole looks awful. (She used to be one of John’s fictional girlfriends. Not anymore). There’s zero chemistry between she and the young intern. Antonio Banderas is good as the husband, but I didn’t believe any of the storyline when I could understand it. The scenes are disjointed, there is a lot of confusion and we are left wondering what the hell is happening and why. The ending was complete fantasy as is most of the film. You guessed it folks…skip it! Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

F1 – Packed with car racing action and starting out with a bang, this Brad Pitt film about Formula One competition is loud and exciting….almost like being there. Two and a half hours flew by…much like the cars themselves and unlike most movies of that length. It’s a great vehicle for Brad, too….no pun intended. I thoroughly enjoyed it. So did John whose dad was a race car driver back in the 50s. Buckle up and hang on for the ride! Cheers! Boyfriends -1; Girlfriends – 1.

LUCY & DESI – The best documentary of the lives and relationship of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz I’ve ever seen….and I’ve seen a lot of them. What makes this one a diamond among rhinestones is Lucy and Desi tell their story and their personal histories in their own voices thanks to tapes they made during their lives and excerpts from media content. Outside narrative is limited with the exception of some personal info provided by their daughter, Lucie Arnaz. Never before seen home movie footage is also included and I loved seeing Lucy and Desi in their private moments just being a regular couple who were obviously madly in love. I loved the backstage peek at I Love Lucy as well. If you’re a fan, this one is not to be missed. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

THE LOST WEEKEND – A LOVE STORY – John Lennon’s famous lost weekend which was actually a year and a half is well documented in this film produced by May Pang, his assistant and lover during that time. Forced into accompanying him to L.A. by Yoko, she paints a very different picture of John’s marital relationship, his bond with the other Beatles, his friendships with other musicians and reconnecting with his son, Julian. Previously unknown private details and events are revealed with honesty and love. As a lifelong Beatles fan (and of John in particular) I found it a bittersweet, truthful testament to John the man. Cheers!! Boyfriends – 1 (John of course). Girlfriends – 1 (Kinda liked May Pang too).

NOSFERATU – Bleak, dismal, weird, graphic, dull, long variation of the original vampire story. John hated it and left in the middle for a smoke. Sage said it was strange and she couldn’t understand it. Mike was more forgiving because he likes the director, but still not a fan. I hated it. Watch any other vampire/Dracula story and skip this one. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

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 the family fixer….think Tony Soprano who is as charming and good looking as he is ruthless and cruel. Naturally lots of action and twists, too. It’s a great series. Don’t miss it! Cheers mates! Boyfriends – 2; Girlfriends – 1.

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. A great watch for any Stones fans. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

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 won the SAG award for his performance. He did a decent job of being obnoxious, the problem is I didn’t see any difference between this character and the one he played on Succession. Jesse Eisenberg’s character is equally annoying with his passive/submissive personality. The two characters are cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland where they are seeking the long-ago home of their grandmother who has passed. The only interesting part of the film for me was the actual footage of their walk through the concentration camp which I believe is the only one where all the structures still stand. It was sobering and horrid as they entered the gas chamber, but it was the only part of the film which stirred my emotions. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

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 are covered by other artists. I was interested in his journey though from point A to point B. Being an actor myself, I always find the arc of other artists’ career travels informative and often inspiring. If the film accurately depicts Dylan’s true character, he apparently was quite funny and also an asshole. He had that snarky, acerbic wit about him. Timothee Chalamet does a great job capturing the trademark gravelly voice and cadence. Ed Norton also shines as Pete Seeger. John liked it, but said it isn’t a film for everyone. He’s probably right. Definitely worth a view if you’re a Dylan fan or interested in Oscar nominations. This movie will probably win in several categories. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.