“Conclave” is the ultimate in Drawing Room Drama, wherein a few characters are in a locked room to perform a difficult task. In this case, the ones together in a single room are Catholic Cardinals — and their goal is to elect a new Pope. The purpose might be lofty, high and mighty. But that doesn’t mean that some of the events and interactions are not going to be down and dirty… Read more
Though there was some redundancy, and you get the feeling that the writing could have left out some talking down to you as if you don’t “get it,” this excellent film was perfectly cast. It’s a tale you’ve been told before, but it shouldn’t be missed.
“Smile 2” is a horror movie that continues with the same features as the first movie (“Smile”). This movie is effectively disturbing, or perhaps just disturbingly effective. The idea of a nameless demon monster, the “Smile Entity”, which can transfer from one person to another person is scary. Plus — the ‘infected’ person gives a future ‘host’ a patented “Creepy Smile”, just before they kill themselves. Would that be ‘Smile-icide’? Read more
“We Live in Time” could be a typical story of the stages of a relationship. But it is being told in a very non-typical way. This is a love story that has a beginning, middle, and a somewhat tragic end. But each section is sliced and diced and told out of order. Like a deck of cards, you have to deal with what you’ve been dealt… Read more
“Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue” is animated movie about two pets on an ‘incredible journey’. During a move from one city to another, the pets get separated from the owners — and must travel ‘homeward bound’. And if you think this is an original idea, Disney might like to have a word with you… Read more
You may know, at least you do now, that Trump tried to stop this movie from getting released. It is not a pro-Trump film, and he doesn’t want voters hearing what it has to say.
