JOHN ADAMS – This is the miniseries starring Paul Giamatti in the title role which was first released in 2008. It is, in my opinion, one of the best theatrical depictions of the creation of our Democracy and the sacrifice and grit required to accomplish the lofty goal…and not just from the men! The costContinue reading
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HARRIET – I finally watched this film in honor of Black History month. I’ve wanted to see it every since it was released. The film is okay, but the woman herself, Harriet Tubman, was astounding. I was eager to learn of her contribution to the Underground Railroad. I thought her involvement was limited to providingContinue reading
THE UNDOING – this HBO mini-series who-dunnit got rave reviews. Starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, the performances were quite good. I felt the story was slow and anti-climatic at the end. I also felt not much was happening throughout the 6 episodes. A bit of a letdown. I was expecting more. Dana loved theContinue reading
PERRY MASON – This is definitely not Raymond Burr’s attorney-at-law. In fact, this Perry Mason isn’t even a lawyer. He’s a private detective without the class, elegance and success of his famed predecessor. Paul Drake is now a black police officer patrolling the seedy streets of LA. And Della Street? Well she’s still an aceContinue reading
FORD VS. FERRARI – this film is everything the critics claim it is. In a word – terrific. It’s the true story of auto racing team Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby who work with Ford Motor Co. to unseat Enzo Ferrari as the leader of fast cars and big wins at the 1966 Le MansContinue reading
DOWNTON ABBEY – THE MOVIE – Well the peeps are split on this one. Half of us liked it a lot. Frannie and I thought it was dull and boring. In fact, Francine almost went home. Two-thirds of the film was spent with the Abbey readying itself for a Royal visit. The last third wasContinue reading
THE OUTSIDER – Season Finale a bust. Lame ending. Really? All the main character had to do was hit the menacing entity in the head with a rock? Kelly said it was an hour she couldn’t get back after being mesmerized through the whole season. No toast.
THE OUTSIDER – Based on Stephen King’s novel, it’s intriguing so far. I find myself noticing specifically the mood music and camera angles. The music is an ideal compliment to the scene. The camera angles – innovative and unique. Holly, a quirky character who drives the story forward, draws me in by being just that.Continue reading
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