“Yesterday”
Director Danny Boyle rarely disappoints (“Slumdog Millionaire”, “127 Hours”), and this effort is no different. I was intrigued by the premise of this film and rushed out to catch it when it opened. Surprisingly few […]
Director Danny Boyle rarely disappoints (“Slumdog Millionaire”, “127 Hours”), and this effort is no different. I was intrigued by the premise of this film and rushed out to catch it when it opened. Surprisingly few […]
This extraordinary documentary was featured at Sundance this year. Unfortunately I could not work it in but I am thrilled that it was picked up and is in pretty wide release. It is hard to […]
I woke earlier than usual this morning and with Daylight Savings Time hitting tomorrow decided to get up and acclimate a day early. Perusing the upcoming movie releases, I was thrilled to see that “The […]
In the interest of providing information for parents and grandparents as to the quality of kids’ movies I zipped out to see the third film of this terrific trilogy. Luckily the theater complex had this […]
On the heels of the Oscars I scanned the theater movie listings to find a film. I had seen pretty much everything showing but decided to take a chance on a little film with Dwayne […]
Tonight is the big night: Here are my choices for these coveted awards. Some of my choices won’t win but that’s the way it is! Best actor: Rami Malek (my choice Viggo Mortensen) Best actress: […]
( This film written and directed by Joanna Hogg won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize:Dramatic at Sundance. It’s set in the 80’s and is based on some of Hogg’s own experiences. The story revolves […]
At the urging of a fellow veteran I searched and found a theater that was showing this unique documentary. It was well worth the effort. Peter Jackson, best known for the “Lord of the Rongs” […]
“Clemency” starring the wonderful Alfre Woodard ran away with the U. S. Grand Jury Prize for Drama. It is the first time that a female African American director has won the honor. Chinonye Chukwu wrote […]
Jennifer and I just returned from a wonderful week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. In total we saw fourteen films, three documentaries and eleven feature films. “Blinded by the Light” was […]