Inspired by the story of Paulo Getty’s (Charlie Plummer, no relation to Christopher) kidnapping, and based on John Pearson’s book, director Ridley Scott takes audiences inside the world […]
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Wind River (Two reviews) *****
(two opinions: Marinell *****, Thelma ****) Wind River***** The state of Wyoming, USA, has the tenth largest landmass, and the seventh-largest Indian reservation: Wind River comprises 3,532.010 sq […]
Licht (Mademoiselle Paradis, Light) ****
Losing her sight in childhood, Maria Theresia (Dragus) is an 18-year-old musical prodigy celebrated and active in Viennese society. Understandably, the ivory keys and her vocal cords are […]
The Shape of Water: Das Flüstern des Wassers (The Shape of Water) *****
What is the shape of water? Why, love, loss, and a monster. And pliability, of course. Guillermo del Toro, director- co-writer (with Vanessa Taylor) confidently weaves a magical, […]
Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri *****
Mildred Hayes is driving along the forlorn country road which leads to her home. She stops, gets out of her car and looks up at three billboards standing […]
Beach Rats **
On the cusp of adulthood, Frankie (Dickinson’s performance is balanced) is finding it hard accepting responsibility, and sexuality. Now summertime, he holes up in his basement bedroom examining […]
Wonder (Wunder) *****
Steven Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) directs R.J. Palacio’s same-titled 2012 children book about overcoming a disability, inspired by a personal incident and Wonder, Natalie Merchant’s […]
Mother! *
The opening sequence is as cryptic as the ensuing movie is a challenge to grasp. Once back at the beginning, Mother (Lawrence) and poet husband HIM (Bardem) ramble […]
The Commuter ****1/2
A brilliant opening title sequence establishes this is not a run-of-mill thriller. Instead, we get the sense of a train commute to/from a major metropolis for employment day […]
Greatest Showman (The Greatest Showman) ***
There are musicals which are heartfelt, and beautifully crafted, which could compete even with the most powerful traditional dramas. The Greatest Showman is not one of these. If […]