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Sometimes I pick a movie just based on the time I arrive, like today – and wow, I was pleasantly surprised! Lots of great one-liners, (there is f*ckery afoot), that got funnier as the movie went on. The characters are detailed and and their depth is offered quickly and with intent. Story was literally toldContinue reading “The Gentlemen”

Enthusiastic and thoughtful. Roman Griffin Davis, wow. And Thomasin McKensie! I don’t think I remember the exact moment when I started to question my own learned behavior – but I have memories of people who were there and allowed me to move beyond and trust my own thinking. And the director also did Thor: Ragnorak?Continue reading “JoJo Rabbit”

I really loved Ana de Armas in this, and didn’t realize she had been in movies I had seen before. So, it was delightful to officially meet her; ie: google… who was that girl?I kept dissecting scenes, looking for clues, which proved fruitless. The dialogue revealed more (this could be a podcast). Classic whodunit withContinue reading “Knives Out”

The phrase “solider on” comes to mind -the need to reach a goal without (a shadow of a) doubt, without (a second) thought. The story was small – but the camera work was incredible… Impatient and determined, with long tracking cuts and intense cinematography. War is hard to watch; I kept catching my breath.

I was afraid this was going to be to extremely amateur with the preceding trailers including Peter Rabbit and Spongebob movies…but it wasn’t.Interesting task to once again visit this story and not try and over-evaluate the interpretation. What resonated? These two. He sticks. She compels. A companion and a force. And a reminder to keepContinue reading “Little Women”

When Billy Joel’s The Stranger came thru in the movie, it stood out to me. Mostly because the rest of the score was so tense and exhausting. Adam Sandler was painfully impressive and deserves all of the attention he is getting for this role. Loved it. #52in52 #movietherapy

About 5 years ago I challenged myself to do this thing where I went to see a movie in theaters once a week, alone. I was inspired by my birthfather who had told me he went to the movies every Friday. It sounded fun (it was), it sounded simple (it wasn’t). I called it movieContinue reading “Movie Therapy aka #52in52”