I wasn’t planning on a movie this week, but had a genuine movie theater popcorn craving. The trailer for Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was entertaining, with a lot of familiar actors, and it fit my obscenely early time slot. I didn’t have high expectations – but it was sooo fun! If you haven’tContinue reading “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”
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2023 Best Picture Oscar Nominees
“Hello, yeah…it’s been awhile. Not much. How ’bout you?” I fell out of habit with my weekly movie therapy visits. This happened mostly because my theater changed its hours and made it difficult for me to stick to the routine I liked. I was also putting a little too much pressure on myself to makeContinue reading “2023 Best Picture Oscar Nominees”
The Kindness of Strangers
While it might lack overall believability, The Kindness of Strangers does share some authentic moments. It reminds me that we have no idea what people going through, and we should always choose kindness. Clara (Zoe Kazan) has escaped an abusive husband and arrives in New York City with her two boys in tow. Calling itContinue reading “The Kindness of Strangers”
The Batman
Am I allowed to say how confusing it is that The Batman releases in 2022 when I have already been through several Batman variations? My favorite of which (off the top of my head) is Michael Keaton as Batman with that glorious Prince soundtrack. There was one with Val Kilmer. And of course, there’s specialContinue reading “The Batman”
The Matrix Resurrections
Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Ann Moss) are taking us back behind the green pixelated curtain of The Matrix – or are they? The opening is familiar, with shape shifting agents bringing us that feeling of déjà vu – we’ve seen this before. The action comes on quickly and introduces a new blue-haired character, BugsContinue reading “The Matrix Resurrections”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi is a new origin chronicle that further expands Marvel Cinematic Universe’s diverse hero landscape. Simu Liu is outstanding as Shang-Chi. He brings artful emotion to ordinary scenes, and beautiful martial arts skills in his defensive encounters. Shang-Chi has a believable and intelligent story arc that reaches back through history, providing a foundation to buildContinue reading “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”
The Guilty
It is interesting to learn that The Guilty with Jake Gyllenhaal is a remake of the Danish film Den Skyldige, made just a few years ago. I don’t know why someone would turn around and make an American version of the same movie that quickly, but here it is. The film opens on officer JoeContinue reading “The Guilty”
The Many Saints of Newark
The Many Saints of Newark was promoted as a prequel to the long-running and highly acclaimed series, The Sopranos. Young Tony Soprano, Big Pussy, Uncle Junior, Paulie Walnuts, and Silvio before they were front and center every week on our tv screens. The promos leading up to its release are nostalgic in tone, including thatContinue reading “The Many Saints of Newark”
Dear Evan Hansen
I obsessed over the musical Dear Evan Hansen the moment it hit previews on Broadway. I downloaded every available song clip, started following Pasek & Paul, and hovered over the last minute ticket availability. My face is on the posters they plastered outside of the Music Box Theatre and used in online promos. My daughterContinue reading “Dear Evan Hansen”
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
I once saw Tammy Faye shopping at a home store near me. It was striking to see her in person, to realize the face wasn’t just made for TV. Her trademark permanent makeup, crowded eyelashes, and sweet, steady giggle. She was very real. Heritage USA is just down the road from where I live. OurContinue reading “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”