This Showtime doc shows these teenagers are people, too. Teenagers these, days say, the darndest or damnedest things. They know when to drop F bombs, break the rules (drinking, sex, etc.), and […]
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King Richard
Will Smith explodes as the father who had his ways of training his daughters Venus and Serena Williams. I don’t follow up on sports, so seeing “King Richard” was a riveting experience […]
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 […]
Finch, Red Notice, Belfast, Clifford, Home Sweet Home Alone, and Julia Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews star Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Child, and a Big Red Dog. This week’s video reviews consist of the post-apocalyptic drama “Finch” with Tom Hanks, the heist comedy “Red […]
Home Sweet Home Alone
The reboot nobody asked for is just as bad as you’d expect. Here’s the setup of “Home Sweet Home Alone.” A fat English kid living in America begs to use the bathroom […]
Clifford the Big Red Dog
This CGI dog is lovable once you get to know him. Ever since my sister and brother-in-law got two girl dogs named Kona and Remi, I’ve grown a soft spot for dogs, […]
Belfast
Kenneth Branagh captures the joys and sorrows of an Irish lad during the 60s riots. We meet little Buddy, who loves pretending to be the knight slaying the dragon with a wooden […]
Julia
A delicious, comical, and emotional doc on the woman who changed the face of cooking. Julia Child (1912-2004) has learned the power and love of culinary arts during her visit in France […]
Finch
This robot needs an upgrade. The first word the newly-invented android says when his inventor Finch tells him to say something is “something.” I hate to break it to you buddy, but […]
Red Notice
The only thing this heist comedy for Netflix steals is your time. “Red Notice” only tickled me twice. In one scene, Dwayne Johnson has to wear a hairnet in a prison kitchen, […]
