“Anniversary” is part “Carrie” and part “The Hand Maid’s Tale.” It’s a psychological thriller that focuses on the political leanings of the day, cautioning the viewer to see what’s going on before their very eyes, and not to ignore what they see just because nothing bad has ever happened to them before.
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Edward Berger, known for “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Conclave,” gives you a movie, adapted from the novel by Lawrence Osborne, that you’ll be happy was made.
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This movie is an adaptation of Tove Jansson’s 1972 novel. The film follows a young girl, Sophia (Emily Matthews), spending the summer on a small Finnish island with her father, played by Anders Danielsen Lie. Most especially, it’s about Sophia spending time with her elderly grandmother, bravely played by the awe-inspiring actress of stage and screen, Glenn Close. And it’s about you getting to watch the little actress who keeps up with her.
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“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” is a slow-motion slide down a slippery slope of anxiety and depression. A woman who is trained to help others deal with their emotional issues finds it impossible to deal with all of her own. She sinks in deeper and deeper, and dark clouds of doubt surround her. Read more
“The Black Phone 2” carries on the tense telephone terror that began in “The Black Phone” (2021). In the original movie, an old black rotary phone held a supernatural connection to a world beyond. A serial child abductor/ killer was stopped by one of his victims. However, the now deceased killer is back to his old tricks. The Black Phone now has become a party line… Read more
​If you miss this, you may be considered a dumb-dum. Hear that in your head as Ted in “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” would have said it because it’s said in the film in exactly that tone. Vocally, Reeve’s character of angel Gabriel sounds and behaves somewhat like his Ted did. Maybe Gabriel liked the movie? This was simply a joy to watch. The comedic elements really hit the mark.
​Not what I was expecting. “After the Hunt” ultimately proved to be… unexceptional. It’s filled with plenty to look at and listen to, the score, top-notch, the cinematography tremendous, as I assumed it would be based on those involved. Read more
This movie was much more than I was expecting. Bill Condon brought out the best in these actors; the movie was visually impressive, and everyone involved handled their tasks with ease and skill. Read more
