Review: Paper Spiders
I've always enjoyed the performances of Lili Taylor starting with Mystic Pizza. And reading her bio on IMDB probably explains why. One of her quotes reads, "I guess the characters…
Review: H is for Happiness
Some weeks are more crowded than others with viewing options so H is for Happiness almost escaped my radar. Don’t let that happen to you! The synopsis – and my…
Review: Critical Thinking
For his theatrical film directing debut actor John Leguizamo took on the real-life inspirational story of a group of students at an inner city Miami school who joined a class…
Review: The Broken Hearts Gallery
After a string of romantic dramedies best described as watchable but weak, along comes The Broken Hearts Gallery, a funny, smart and satisfying meet-cute that is - rather sadly -…
Quickie Review: Love, Guaranteed
The only thing guaranteed about Love, Guaranteed is that you'll barely remember watching it. In fact, I almost forgot to write this review. As Netflix original romcoms go, this one…
Review: The Bare Necessity (Perdrix)
This French comedy is definitely for those who like their films on the quirky side. In it a young woman named Juliette (Maud Wyler, Blue Is the Warmest Colour) is…
Review: All Together Now
We must be in the final throes of summer, with yet another teen drama based on a popular Young Adult (YA) book. Netflix brings us All Together Now, a sometimes…
Quickie Review: Words on Bathroom Walls
Words on Bathroom Walls is the latest in a string of films adapted from popular novels - YA and otherwise. But as far as I can tell, it's only being…
Review: Tesla
I've been interested in inventor Nikola Tesla's life and work for ages, so I was excited that a feature film was going to take him on. And I love Ethan…
Review: Chemical Hearts
Chemical Hearts doesn't quite fit the mold of a typical teenage romantic drama. Sure, there's plenty of teen drama and teen angst and teen heartbreak. But there's also an extra…
Review: Made In Italy
What are the odds of two films set in Italy, where art plays a prominent role, both coming out on the same day? I guess, in a pandemic, all bets…
Review: The Burnt Orange Heresy
The Burnt Orange Heresy is an ‘arty’ film, in more than ways than one. It drew me in early on, meandered ever so slowly in the middle, then came back…
Review: Summerland
Set mostly during World War II, Summerland takes place on the beautiful and remote southern coast of England. Misanthropic writer Alice (Gemma Arterton, Vita & Virginia, Tamara Drewe) lives in…
Review: The Secret: Dare to Dream
I vaguely remember getting caught up in “The Secret” craze circa 2006. One of my more spiritual-minded friends passed along a copy of the popular self-help book by Rhonda Byrne.…