I thoroughly enjoyed Aaron Sorkin‘s Molly’s Game. And no kidding, right? This guy can write, having penned other such gems as Steve Jobs and Moneyball. Molly’s Game was smart, fast (especially given its long running time) and entertaining almost throughout and Sorkin’s directorial first. The only cringe worthy scenes were some corny bits of flashback… Continue reading Molly’s Game; Great Inspiration, Twin Peaks
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“Happy End”, an Equally Fitting Description to a Single Gal’s Evening
“Happy End” is dark, but not in a violent way, more akin to the relative darkness of a movie theater. Just as you can still see the goodness of even the most selfish characters in Michael Haneke‘s new film, I could still see the other movie goers around me. And I could certainly hear the… Continue reading “Happy End”, an Equally Fitting Description to a Single Gal’s Evening
Circus Peanuts and Ice Skating Blunders: Wiseau’s “The Room”
Ok, let me say that mixed feelings is an understatement after watching Tommy Wiseau‘s “The Room” which James Franco so lovingly made into something bigger and better than its initial notoriety. My first kooky analogy is to the difficulty I had even finishing this film: Imagine being on a desert island and after days of… Continue reading Circus Peanuts and Ice Skating Blunders: Wiseau’s “The Room”
You Can Get More Flies with “A Taste Of Honey”
Granted it’s a (PPLL) Pre Pension Library Loaner, but A Taste of Honey is worth a borrow and the film equivalent to Ray Bradbury’s literary prescient Fahrenheit 451. Based on a play in 1958, this British film from 1961 broke barriers for addressing inter-racial relationships and homosexuality. An aside of how I was introduced to… Continue reading You Can Get More Flies with “A Taste Of Honey”
A Stunning End to Meandering Gymnast Floor Event: “Call Me By Your Name”
I know I choose strange analogies, but go with this quirky mind for a minute or two. Imagine watching a gymnast begin the floor exercise, wander all over the mat in fits and starts, yet end on the most gorgeous on point performance…it’s tough not to score it highly because the finale was so damn… Continue reading A Stunning End to Meandering Gymnast Floor Event: “Call Me By Your Name”
Sew Your Own Way: Phantom Thread
This may be one of the toughest movies I’ve ever reviewed as far as spoilers. I’d love to be able to spill the beans, but will refrain. Suffice to say, that Phantom Thread certainly bodes well with the Time’s Up Movement. Funny thing is, while I totally support women who have had the courage to… Continue reading Sew Your Own Way: Phantom Thread
Esquire’s Top Ten Albums of 2017
If you’re still with me, ARE YOU?:) here’s my take on some of the Esquire‘s top 10 albums of 2017 (courtesy of critic Ben Ratliffe). I did this last year, too, in an attempt to stay hip. But first R.I.P. to Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan. I hadn’t taken much notice of them back in the… Continue reading Esquire’s Top Ten Albums of 2017
Richard Jenkins bonus The Hollars and My Top Ten Revised AGAIN
I decided to watch a bonus movie with Richard Jenkins after really enjoying his role in The Shape of Water. So I chose the semi-recent The Hollars, written and directed by the guy from The Office (John K.). Yes, I’m a lazy blogger for not looking up the spelling of his name, but to be… Continue reading Richard Jenkins bonus The Hollars and My Top Ten Revised AGAIN
Excuse Me, Golden Globes Judges, May I Have a Word?
I don’t swear as much now that I live in Florida. Something about not having to scrape ice or shovel snow takes the f bomb right out of me. HOWEVER, I am a bit ticked at the morons who chose Three Billboards as best screenplay. Are you F’n kidding me? There is NO WAY this… Continue reading Excuse Me, Golden Globes Judges, May I Have a Word?
My Top Ten of 2017 (revised to include The Shape Of Water!)
It’s tough to write a top ten list when many of this year’s great films have yet to come to Sarasota. The Post, Call Me By Your Name and three of the four Foreign Film noms no where to be seen here. Hey, I’m not complaining, I’d rather wait on a movie than wait for… Continue reading My Top Ten of 2017 (revised to include The Shape Of Water!)