NOVOCAINE – I didn’t like it. I was expecting a comedy, but except for one particular scene which was very funny, I don’t think it was. I don’t know what it was. There’s a lot of cringe worthy graphics and violence that bothered me. I had to look away from some scenarios. John, on the other hand, thought it was clever and unique. Usually he hates violence, but didn’t seem to mind it in this film. He said he enjoyed the quirky storyline. So split decision from two peeps! Cheers!! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES – Five hours spread over 2 episodes of this documentary paint a vivid, detailed and thorough picture of Billy Joel the man. I was always a fan of his music, but never knew anything really about his personal life aside from the Christie Brinkley marriage and occasional motorcycle crash. I never found him particularly attractive. By the end of the documentary I was in love with him. He tells us most of his story himself while seated at the piano in his home. He’s engaging, funny, brash, candid…and brutally honest about his journey. You know, a typical New Yorker and I couldn’t resist his charm. In person it must be impossible! All of his wives, current and ex, speak frankly of their relationship with him. So does his daughter Alexa. Band members weigh in, too, as do various family members and friends. Throughout there is an abundance of performance footage and he gives us the lowdown behind the songs. It’s marvelous! Besides coming away from this piece with a new-found admiration for Joel, I also had endless tunes playing in my head for days. John (who loved the documentary by the way) and I danced to some of our favorites during the viewing. Not to be missed. Rock on Billy!! Cheers! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 1.

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.