THE MUSTANG – Robert Redford produced this film which screened at the Sundance Film Festival. Starring one of my favorites, Matthias Schoenaerts, and featuring Bruce Dern, the film is a fictional story based on a real inmate rehabilitation program available at certain prisons in the west. Wild mustangs are captured, tamed by prisoners and soldContinue reading
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TOP GUN:MAVERICK – This is a ride!! And there’s no need to have seen the original movie to enjoy this one thanks to its almost identical format and storyline. The inclusion of photos and snippets from the first film helps, too, and is one of the things Kelly and I enjoyed the most. The movieContinue reading
KNIVES OUT – Typical murder mystery with lots of familiar names like Daniel Craig (who does a great southern drawl), Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson and Christopher Plummer to name a few. Personally, I was intrigued by the chair made of knives reminiscent of the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones. Agatha Christie fans willContinue reading
BROTHERS BY BLOOD – Character study into childhood events affecting adult choices within the dynamics of a small-time Irish crime family in New York. Matthias Schoenerts, one of my faves, delivers his usual subtle (but intense) performance. I always find the thoughtfulness of his work interesting. I didn’t quite understand the final scene, but IContinue reading
DEATH ON THE NILE – this latest version of Agatha Christie’s who-dun-it is directed by Kenneth Branagh who also stars as Hercule Poirot. I’m not a big fan of Agatha Christie, or murder mysteries in general, but I enjoy Branagh’s films, so I watched. It’s the typical bit with the usual suspects, both the charactersContinue reading
THE NIGHT HOUSE – This film started off as a suspenseful ghost story, turned weird and ended up convoluted and subpar. The lead actress, Rebecca Hall, is quite good though. Still – skip it! Zero toasts, boyfriends/girlfriends.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION – Yes, I know I’m late to the party for viewing this film. Based on the novella by Stephen King and released in 1994, the peeps rave about this picture. Michael has been after me for years to watch it. Finally I have. It is a decent film with great performances byContinue reading
CHOOSE OR DIE – What was I thinking? This is not my type of film at all. A computer game, Curser, is able to interact with its player, read their minds, view their surroundings and wreak mayhem…..all in real time! Plus most of it makes no sense at all. Skip it. Zero toasts, boyfriends/girlfriends.
EASTER PARADE – Another holiday classic from 1948 that I watch every year! Fred Astaire and Judy Garland sparkle in this musical loaded with Irving Berlin tunes and engaging dance numbers. Other famous faces of the forties are featured like Peter Lawford and hoofer Ann Miller. A delightful gem! Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – This classic film from 1956 is a masterpiece! I watch it every year. Cecil B. DeMille’s epic tale of the Hebrews’ exodus from the pharaoh and Egypt stands the test of time. It’s loaded with Hollywood movie stars of the era who are in their prime, and features special effects that,Continue reading
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