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  • “Lady Bird” Cinematic Album of Greatness – Film Review

    “Lady Bird” Cinematic Album of Greatness – Film Review

    One of my favorite films of 2016 was 20th Century Women. I’m a sucker for these social/cultural concept pictures that have a big cast, all with issues. They transport me back to my youth. Lady Bird is cut from the same celluloid and although it doesn’t take me all the way back to my boyhood,… Read more

  • “The Big Sick” Romantic Comedy Remade – Film Review

    “The Big Sick” Romantic Comedy Remade – Film Review

    I really enjoyed The Big Sick. l think in large part for its ability to make me laugh even through a life or death circumstance. Michael Showalter directs this surprising gem written by married couple Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani (HBO’s Silicon Valley). Its based, I’m assuming, on their real life exploits, but maybe not. No… Read more

  • She holds all the Cards. “Molly’s Game” – Film Review

    She holds all the Cards. “Molly’s Game” – Film Review

    Every time I go into a theater or turn on a TV that has a script written by Aaron Sorkin, I’m convinced this is the time he will run out of words. That trading his soul for the talent to write unending, spectacular dialogue will have finally run out. Well, I’m happy to report whatever… Read more

  • Another side of Churchill in “Darkest Hour” – Film Review

    Another side of Churchill in “Darkest Hour” – Film Review

    Oftentimes we hear of the larger than life figures of history through a fairly narrow window. Their stirring quotes and courage summed to make decisions, all the while carrying the weight of a country on their shoulders. Certainly if you read in depth biographies you get to see various sides, but the number of people… Read more

  • mother! Breaks the Hollywood Mold and It’s Terrifying! – Film Review

    mother! Breaks the Hollywood Mold and It’s Terrifying! – Film Review

    mother! defies description! For those who took the leap or were led there unwittingly by a friend or spouse, you found yourself peering into the abyss. Writer, director Darren Aronofsky’s latest film was written in five days. It may take me five months to be satisfied enough about the whats and whys to let it… Read more

  • “California Typewriter” QWERTY Shines in Important Documentary – Review

    “California Typewriter” QWERTY Shines in Important Documentary – Review

    This post has been updated: Since writing about this film. I purchased two typewriters. A 1954 Smith Corona Silent and a 1958 Olympia SM-3. The Olympia is a work of art. Despite the abundance of digital software applications available to web designers, many prefer to sketch out their initial ideas with pen and paper. It’s… Read more