My finicky Goldie Locks routine continues…last week it was The Brutalist, not best picture, and this weekend’s discovery was September 5, not best original screenplay. It’s a simple Script Doctor prescription this time Tim Fehlbaum. If you’re going to make a suffocatingly small surroundings film, for the love of the Netherlands (where Tim is from)… Continue reading September 5, Goldie Locks continues
Author: Goldie
Book seller and film critic who retired from the institution of education. I've written plays, three of which have been performed both in Rochester NY and here in Sarasota FL. I also write stand up and obviously, film critique.
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The Brutalist…A Just Because
Just Because a film has been super hyped doesn’t mean that’s it’s a ten. Just Because a film is about Jewish immigration doesn’t mean it’s a ten. I worry this year’s Oscars is going to be the opposite of my Just Becauses: Emilia Perez (a 9 in creativity and an 8 story telling) and now… Continue reading The Brutalist…A Just Because
The Room Next Door, My Appreciation 5 days later
I didn’t like The Room Next Door immediately, in fact I thought it was as flat as a pancake. However, I loved the performances, particularly Julianne Moore who had much more to do than Tilda. The Golden Globes made a mysterious choice by nominating Tilda as she simply had to look stoic and sickly without… Continue reading The Room Next Door, My Appreciation 5 days later
The Last Showgirl, The Substance Without the Gore
The Last Showgirl stars Pamela Anderson, a woman who keeps evolving as she moves toward her late 50’s. She’s gone from pin up girl, to tv star, to sex tape queen, to rock and roller bride, to Mom, to movie star. And to use part of a Betty Davis film quote, it was quite ‘a… Continue reading The Last Showgirl, The Substance Without the Gore
Who’s Sexier: BabyGirl or Nosferatu…Answer Below
One would assume Babygirl would be much sexier than Nosferatu, but subtlety still counts for something. In fact, in our culture where women can make more posting revealing pics than they can by actual production of valuable commodity, I think mystery and enigma are even more provocative. I saw Babygirl and Nosferatu in the same… Continue reading Who’s Sexier: BabyGirl or Nosferatu…Answer Below
Critics Be Silenced; A Complete Unknown a Triumph
Writing a blog on my phone is never ideal, but I am watching a Dog named Sunshine, so here we are. Speaking of going to the dogs, what’s the deal with the critics not liking A Complete Unknown? I smiled for the two hours plus & thinks Chalamet should at least be nominated. His guitar… Continue reading Critics Be Silenced; A Complete Unknown a Triumph
Juror #2 & Conclave, a Twofer
Juror #2 was a very earnest movie directed by Clint Eastwood. I’ll say he’s sweet, as far as giving new writers a chance, as Jonathan A. Abrams has only a few movies under his belt. The writing was formulaic, but combined with excellent actors: Toni Collette, JK Simmons and Nicholas Hoult, the well edited movie… Continue reading Juror #2 & Conclave, a Twofer
Multi-faceted: Queer (movie title)
Queer is many movies in one. You’ve got my second favorite actor of the year Jason Swartzman doing a ‘if Tom Cruise’s character in Tropic Thunder was gay’ routine. If you were curious Anora’s Yuri Borisov, doing a Russian Ray Maxwell impression, my number one. You’ve got Lesley Manville doing a ‘if Shelley DuVall was… Continue reading Multi-faceted: Queer (movie title)
The Order: What’s out of order is the lack of publicity and the 2 tiny award noms
Jude Law was amazing in The Order, as was Nichols Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Junee Smollett and Mark Maron. So why only two eensy nominations? Why not highlight the proud fight against heinous domestic terrorism? Directed by Justin Kurzel, this ‘based on a true story’ was very compelling. I haven’t seen Kurzel’s previous films, but Nitram… Continue reading The Order: What’s out of order is the lack of publicity and the 2 tiny award noms
The Return: A Tribute Piece and/or Human Love Celebration
If you didn’t want to see Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche reunite after The English Patient, your need to have your blood checked for AI wires. HOWEVER, the only conclusion I can make about The Return’s flat tire feeling is that they put the film out as is, as a tribute to one of the… Continue reading The Return: A Tribute Piece and/or Human Love Celebration