Every daughter, some day, has to face the fact that her father – her hero, her protector, her guide through life, her knight in shining armor, her story teller and provider – is human. The Glass Castle is an incredibly beautiful parable of a child’s arc from hero worship through reality check to genuine appreciation … Continue reading THE GLASS CASTLE: A TRAGIC LOVE STORY BETWEEN A FATHER AND DAUGHTER
SHORT TAKE: Thoughtful, low key and intriguing sci fi exploration of the definition of a human. WHO SHOULD WATCH: Adults only for language, graphic depictions of radiation sickness and the topics of death, loneliness and the marketing of human life. LONG TAKE: Sam Rockwell is an amazing actor. I have sung his praises in other … Continue reading MOON – AN EXAMINATION OF WHAT IT IS TO BE HUMAN
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. FIRST LESSON – THIS IS NOT THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!! AUDIO PODCAST OPTION FOR MY ARTICLE “IT’S NOT THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” OBVIOUSLY – NONE of these movies are child fare. Gore, violence and profanity are frequently prevalent in these types of movies. While people the world over freak … Continue reading IT’S NOT THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
SHORT TAKE: Inspiring reenactment of the days before and of the watershed Battle of Midway during World War II, highlighting the selfless heroism and courageous dedication of men who committed EVERYTHING they had to fighting what seemed to be a losing struggle with the Japanese Empire. WHO SHOULD GO: Mid teens and up as the … Continue reading MIDWAY GOES ALL THE WAY
SHORT TAKE: Surprisingly thoughtful, intricately plotted, well acted and very effective but terrifying finale to the film version of Stephen King’s mammoth-sized book IT. WHO SHOULD GO: I would like to make one thing clear: STEPHEN KING STORIES ARE NOT CHILD FRIENDLY!!! There is a warning at the beginning of the movie which declares flashing lights … Continue reading IT: CHAPTER TWO – BETTER THAN THE BOOK & MORE THAN I EXPECTED BUT PLEASE DO NOT TAKE CHILDREN
SHORT TAKE: Latest and fun addition to the Marvel Universe of super heroes and the bridge between Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, Captain Marvel is a super hero who just happens to be a female, re-discovering her real identity while meeting Young Nick Fury and Young Phil Coulson. WHO SHOULD GO: Family friendly: Young teens … Continue reading CAPTAIN MARVEL – GOOD IN SPITE OF ITSELF
AUDIO PODCAST OPTION OF THE FOUNDER REVIEW SHORT TAKE: Dry and uninvolving biopic, despite Michael Keaton’s efforts, about Ray Kroc, the avaricious business predator, who co-opted then outsted the McDonald brothers from their own creation. WHO SHOULD WATCH: Limited to adults and older teens only because some language and Kroc’s lack of interpersonal and business ethics. The … Continue reading THE FOUNDER – DULL BIOPIC OF THE BUSINESS VULTURE RAY KROC IN A WASTE OF KEATON’S TALENTS
AUDIO PODCAST OPTION OF ANT-MAN AND THE WASP REVIEW SHORT TAKE: Flawed selfish characters in a plot full of holes, but even faulty Marvel hero films are fun. If you do go – STAY FOR TWO IMPORTANT END CREDIT SCENES! WHO SHOULD GO: I’d advise parental discretion here. There is a lot to commend it as a fun action-adventure. … Continue reading ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: A MIXED BAG – BUT ANOTHER PUZZLE PIECE IN THE MARVEL UNIVERSE OVERALL PICTURE
AUDIO PODCAST OPTION OF INCREDIBLES 2 REVIEW: (I apologize for a small audio break in the middle of the review – please just stick with me, it only lasts about 5 seconds.) SHORT TAKE: The second act of a two part story which began as The Incredibles in 2004. No more, no less as delightful, … Continue reading INCREDIBLES 2 – AND NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY
SHORT TAKE: The Empresses have no clothes. Not literally. But the only reason I can think it is receiving all its applause is because the cast is a bunch of women and it would be "politically incorrect" to do a fair review. Well, the poor male reviewers who are fearful of being labeled sexist may not want to … Continue reading OCEAN’S 8: THE EMPRESSES HAVE NO CLOTHES: DESPITE ALL THE PRAISE, IT IS A BAD MOVIE. HERE’S WHY.
