Review: The Midnight Sky
Not sure what George Clooney thought he was making, but this post-apocalyptic drama is a slog. In it a heavily bearded Augustine Lofthouse (Clooney) is left behind at an arctic…
Review: Mank
Lovers of Old Hollywood rejoice. David Fincher (Fight Club, The Social Network) has served up a beautiful black-and-white ode to Tinsel Town's power players and their behind the scenes machinations.…
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: Operation Christmas Drop
Operation Christmas Drop had me rethinking my somewhat harsh rebuke of Holidate which seems to be doing just fine on Netflix without my endorsement. At least Holidate evoked a reaction.…
Review: The Social Dilemma
Let’s say I write up a quick review on this documentary about the double-edged sword that is social media, search engines and our addiction to smart phones. And then I…
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…
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Review: The Old Guard
In the mood for a superhero action movie? Historical fiction? A supernatural flick? A war drama? Sci-fi/fantasy? A message movie? A hint of romance? A high-octane, double-dose of girl power?…
Review: The Half of It
If you're looking for a light as air romantic comedy, Netflix has you covered with its latest Cyrano de Bergerac retread. In this version, set in a Pacific Northwest high…
Quickie Review: The Wrong Missy
File this one under "lame escapism." I've taken to watching new films that are trending on Netflix since that's about as close as we can get right now to what's…
Review: Extraction
It appears quite likely that battered and bloody mercenary-with-a-conscience Tyler Rake will live to see another day, and facilitate another extraction, amidst a barrage of gunfire, RPGs, exploding helicopters and…
Review: Love Wedding Repeat
My "Cinema Clash" podcast partner Charlie asked if I had watched Love Wedding Repeat on Netflix yet, suggesting it was a "Hannah movie." In theory, he was right. It's a…
Review: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
Wait, how did Tiger King get on here? It’s a documentary series, not a film! Too bad. I’m giving myself permission to write up (or not write up) whatever the…
Review: Spenser Confidential (Netflix)
This Netflix title caught my eye because I was a fan of the TV series “Spenser for Hire” (starring the late Robert Urich) in the mid-1980s and was curious how…
Review: The Two Popes
At the Middleburg Film Festival this year, The Two Popes was my top pick and if that’s any indication, it will win the Oscar. My favorites won the last two…
Review: Always Be My Maybe
The Netflix film Always Be My Maybe unfurls like a pleasant enough romantic comedy of the Hallmark Channel variety - until Keanu Reeves (John Wick, Speed) shows up. He’s like…