Spielberg’s vision of the classic play is more than Okay By Me in America When word got out that lyricist Stephen Sondheim passed away, it broke everyone’s hearts, because of how he […]
West Side Story (2021)
Licorice Pizza
Paul Thomas Anderson’s next masterpiece marvels thanks to him and two new leads. “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” “Punch Drunk Love,” “There Will Be Blood,” and “Phantom Thread” are among the best films from […]
The Power of the Dog
Jane Champion’s gorgeous western is another masterpiece from her. “The Power of the Dog” is a western with neither bank robbers nor gunfights, but a vivid character study when people reflect on […]
Spencer
Kristen Stewart electrifies as the Princess of Wales on the brink of divorce. “Spencer” captures the emotional weight of Diana Spencer’s unhappy marriage to Prince Charles of Wales. The time period is […]
Army of Thieves
A prequel even Danny Ocean would have enjoyed. “Army of Thieves” is the prequel to Netflix action horror hit from last May called “Army of the Dead,” and it’s also a spin-off […]
The French Dispatch
Wes Anderson’s love letter to journalism has more laughs and quirkiness than flair. I’ve been receiving comments lately about how my 3-star reviews would mean that I gave the movie or show […]
I’m Your Man
The qualities and difficulties of a dreamy German robot with a British accent. If you’ve hated the false advertising of “Bicentennial Man” with Robin William or Garry Shandling’s motorized appendage in “What […]
Reminiscence
Hugh Jackman and the visuals are memorable, while the story is forgettable. I was dazzled by the art direction of “Reminiscence,” because it shows us a dystopian future when a war has […]
Annette
Hear Driver and Cotillard sing their quirky hearts out. “Annette,” a zany and often dazzling musical, stars Adam Driver as comedian Henry McHenry and Marion Cotillard as soprano Ann Desfranoux. On stage, […]
In The Heights
The best movie musical of 2021 so far has arrived! Fresh off his success with the filmed version of “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda has another Broadway sensation called “In The Heights” hitting the […]
