It’s never an easy time to be a teenager, but perhaps this is an even greater moment for a hip coming of age movie to reach out to kids who just don’t fit in.
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How to Build a Girl
May 7, 2020Oh, David! A Schitt’s Creek appreciation.
April 6, 2020
This little show that could (and did) did not start out to be the warm embrace everybody needed. Back some six years ago, Dan Levy just wanted to spin a comedy around the concept of a rich American family losing their money. Privilege meets pauper. Could be fun.
So, Have You Streamed?
April 1, 2020
Everybody’s looking for something to look at and, since most of what I’ve seen focuses on the new series and big name films, I thought I’d give you some suggestions a little deeper into the offerings on some of the major streaming outlets.
The Way Back
March 5, 2020
Warning: you may touch your face watching this one. Because Ben Affleck elevates a rather perfunctory story into a genuinely moving drama that might make you want to wipe away a tear or two.
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
February 19, 2020
Come for the music, stay for the story: Robbie Robertson’s reflections on one of rock and roll’s greatest groups is irresistible.
Downhill
February 13, 2020
Sadly, this unnecessary remake is a cautionary tale. Not only does it remind us to ski carefully and show up when your family needs you, it also proves those queasy fears when American filmmakers think they can do it better are not always unfounded.
Olympic Dreams
February 5, 2020
It would be easy to toss this one off as Lost in Translation lite, but that would be wrong. Because while the comparison is somewhat clear, this true, small sweetheart of a movie has its own integrity, charm and very cool backdrop.
The Last Full Measure
January 22, 2020
It’s taken over 50 years to get the story to the screen of how and why Air Force medic William H. Pitsenbarger earned his Medal of Honor. In light of this country’s continuing issues with the legacy of the Vietnam War and its veterans, the film packs an earnest and long time in coming punch.
Just Mercy
January 7, 2020
Sometimes, a film doesn’t have to be “elevated” in order to be effective. While this story of injustice isn’t artsy or showy, thanks to its heart breaking basis, along with some terrific performances, it had me in tears throughout.
