Feb
06
Book of Love
This is a pretty simple romantic comedy that I – as a human grump factory – found really sweet and endearing. I may get kicked out of the club for this one, but I chuckled and I awwed at the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mid 80s
Feb
06
Hero, A
What I was most impressed with by A Hero is that the hero in question didn’t stop a robbery, prevent a terrorist bombing, or save the president. He just decided to return a handbag full of money. But that’s enough… … Continue reading
Feb
04
Julia
Another documentary about unexpected PBS celebrities… you got your Bob Ross docs, your Mr. Rogers docs, your Sesame Street docs, and now a Julia Child doc. Who’s next? Dr. Ruth? I’m blushing already. This Julia Child doc is interesting but … Continue reading
Feb
03
Tinder Swindler, The
Not much into these true crime documentary series and movies that are all the rage. But I gave this one a shot because it’s just a single film and not spread out across six episodes… and because it’s not about … Continue reading
Jan
25
Tragedy of Macbeth, The
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a new adaptation of the Shakespeare play that’s available on Apple TV+. It’s written and directed by a Coen Brother (but not both) and stars Denzel Washington and Francis McDormand. Excellent credentials only marred by … Continue reading
Jan
23
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched
Woodland Dark and Days Bewitched is a 3 hour and change Shudder documentary about folk horror. By which they mean mainly stories of modern people / city folk who venture into the countryside and meet up with ancient lore and/or … Continue reading
Jan
16
House, The (2022)
The House uses fur and cloth-based stop-motion animation to tell three independent stories set in a house. That might not be thrilling by the sound of it, but it’s a pretty fascinating and sometimes fascinatingly weird presentation. The first story … Continue reading
Jan
02
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
You know, I envy kids who grew up with the Harry Potter books and films. For me growing up, I had three great Star Wars movies, kinda sorta three Back to the Future films, and a bunch of mostly independent … Continue reading
Dec
21
King’s Man, The
The King’s Man is a fascinating film. It shouldn’t work. It starts kind of mediocre and then just ascends and ascends with total bug-nuttery until I had to sit back and admit I was enjoying myself. This mess somehow just… … Continue reading
Dec
13
Hating Game, The
I have not read the novel this is based on so I have no idea if this is faithful, better, or an abomination. That said, it’s certainly a movie I was not feeling at the beginning. Seemed like the most … Continue reading