Review: Ammonite
Set on the wild Dorset coast in the 1840s, Ammonite begins with a real life historical figure, Mary Anning, who was an early paleontologist in an era where women were…
Review: Another Round
Thomas Vinterberg (The Celebration, Far From the Madding Crowd) directed Mads Michelsen in The Hunt back 2013. In it Mikkelsen played a kindergarten teacher accused of a horrible crime he didn't…
Review: Nomadland
Nomadland is not a film that is easy to categorize. It's a hybrid drama/documentary, an adaptation of the non-fiction book "Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century", centered on a…
Quickie Review: Uncle Frank
It's 1973. And small town America is still not awake to their gay citizens. 18-year-old Beth, from Creekville, South Carolina adores her Uncle Frank (Paul Bettany, Avengers, Journey's End) who…
Review: Sound of Metal
At first, Sound of Metal reminded me of Whiplash. Then, A Quiet Place. And then, Children of a Lesser God. That's quite a unique blend; and Sound of Metal is…
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Arty Chick
Award Winning
Chinese
Drama
Romance
Russian
Spanish language
Special Feature
Thriller
Arty Chick’s Seven Flicks: Week 4
This week's picks run the gamut from a classic Hollywood epic to one of my favorite action flicks. I've also chosen a bunch of foreign fare. Something from Russia, from…
Netflix Picks: The Life Ahead for a good cry; Other stuff for escapist fluff
I helped myself to a triple serving of Netflix this week and I got it all - a healthy protein, (The Life Ahead), a tasty side dish filled with empty…
Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
Some stories seem to attract actors and directors over and over, year after year. Charles Dickens' semi-autobiographical "David Copperfield" is one of those. It's been adapted for the screen at…
Arty Chick’s Seven Flicks: Week 3
This week's list is heavy with comedies, but what a diverse set they are! From modern indie fare to classic screwball with a couple that are held up as the…
Review: The Last Vermeer
The Last Vermeer is part arty and part mainstream, with familiar elements of both a post-WWII period drama and a courtroom drama. I liked it okay, but couldn’t help feeling…
Cinema Clash Podcast: The Climb, Come Away
I wasn't blown away by Come Away. But I was somewhat entertained by The Climb. To find out why, tune in to this edition of the Cinema Clash podcast! Charlie…
Review: Come Away
I'm conflicted about Come Away. It presents an intriguing concept and has some visual appeal and a solid cast, but I just don't think we need another spin on one…
Quickie Review: Recon
Another World War II film based on true events, Recon is an adaptation of the book "Peace" by Richard Bausch. It's the story of four soldiers in the waning days…
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Award Winning
Chick Flick
Chinese
Comedy
Crime
Date movie
Drama
Female led films
Special Feature
Arty Chick’s Seven Flicks: Week 2
Week two of listing favorite films that may not be on your radar because they're not new. A few of these were made before I was born, and they're still…
Review: The True Adventures of Wolfboy
In this oddball coming of age tale, Paul (Jaeden Martell, Knives Out, IT) is a kid just turning 13. He lives in rural New York with his dad, but has…