The PBS characters continue to be themselves and delight us all the way. I began my review of the first movie version of Julian Fellowes’ acclaimed PBS series “Downton Abbey” with this: “…..the movie version of the hit series “Downton… Read More ›
Romance
Paris, 13th District
Jacques Audiard’s dramatic romcom has passion, laughs, and real tears. “Paris, 13th District” is about one man and three women. Unlike “The Other Woman,” it’s not dumb or degrading or miserable. It’s a smart and often whimsical French comedy with… Read More ›
Mothering Sunday
This period drama has more passion than literature. When you step inside a British period piece, distributed domestically by Sony Pictures Classics, you want to be relaxed by the ambiance, you want to see the life given by the performances… Read More ›
Cheaper by the Dozen
An unnecessary, but good-natured Baker’s Dozen. Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union play Paul and Zoe Baker, two “Cheaper by the Dozen” parents, who have a lot of kids of their own. To clarify, they don’t have 12 kids by themselves…. Read More ›
Cyrano
A musical that admires these two romantics and the girl they’re both in love with. Director Joe Wright’s last movie was “The Woman in the Window,” which was an absolute mess and on my list of the worst films of… Read More ›
I Want You Back
Charlie Day and Jenny Slate both levitate in the right kind of romcom. Charlie Day wasted his talents in “Horrible Bosses 2,” “Vacation,” and “Fist Fight,” and tried to tackle on villainous roles in “Pacific Rim: Uprising” and “Hotel Artemis.”… Read More ›
Marry Me
I object to this would-be wedding romcom. In the past decade, I’ve heard two movie songs that have been playing on the radio for months before or after their film’s release dates. And I’ve heard polarizing reactions towards them. The… Read More ›
The Worst Person in the World
The ravishing story of a woman who can’t decide her career path or keep true love in place. “The Worst Person in the World” is a Norwegian film focusing on one woman, who can’t decide what her career opportunities are… Read More ›
Compartment No. 6
The train ride that makes the right stops. “Compartment No. 6” is a Russian/Finnish film that loves the formula of two people who don’t like each other but manage to connect well in the end. It’s mostly the girl who… Read More ›
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
The 60s comedy that was poetic as it was delightful. As you know, Sidney Poitier has passed away last week, and lately, AMC Theaters show special screenings of classic movies made by or starring the recently departed. His 1967 comedy… Read More ›