Michael Grandage’s “My Policeman” is set in Britain in the 1990s, yet it continuously flashes back to the 1950s. In those days, if a person were gay, they lived an underground life, hiding who they truly were. I’m speaking of those two decades and those between. Unfortunately, this story is as relevant now as it was then.
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I don’t care what the situation, Clooney and Roberts, with their charm and allure, can make you laugh and swoon. When together, they’re like Double-Mint gum… while watching them, we get to double our pleasure.
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I believe it’s best to know the story of what happened to Emmett (Bobo) Till (Jalyn Hall) and what went on after his death when you see this film. Director Chinonye Chukwu, who was also one of the writers on the project, along with Michael Reilly & Keith Beauchamp, decided that the best point of view for her audience was the maternal one, for which you will agree.
“Black Adam” is larger-than-life Superhero movie, in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Of course, to play larger-than-life, you need someone who IS larger-than-life. Enter Dwayne Johnson, in his first comic book movie adaptation. Based on his size, perhaps the movie could have been called “The Incredible Bulk”. Or based on his earlier roles, “The Scorpion King: Extreme CGI Makeover”.
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“Raymond and Ray” is an interesting movie about a dysfunctional family. In movies, are there any other types, other than dysfunctional? Two half-brothers are asked to attend the funeral and the burial of their father. Both of them harbor a deep hatred of the man who birthed them and raised them. Now what will happen when their common ‘enemy’ is gone?
“Stars at Noon” is a movie about wanting to get out — out of the country, as in the case of the young foreigners who find themselves unwanted and alone. They find each other, and then sexual tensions run as high as the humidity in that Central American country. Political actions and pandemic restrictions close them in tighter and tighter. They find that all means of support are taken away, and they must rely on each other. But will the walls close in before they find an escape? Read more
“TÁR” is a treasure and in a year with several incredible female actors showing us the best they have, it’s hard to make this next prediction, but I think Cate Blanchett, here in the role of maestro Lydia Tár, just may be taking home each trophy there is for best actress.
“Halloween Ends” is a violent end to a violent film franchise. Way back in 1978, John Carpenter created a scary little slasher/horror movie. Just like his main character, Michael Myers, this franchise has taken on a life of its own. For the past 44 years, nothing, and nobody, has been able to kill Michael Myers. The same goes for this franchise. But now it Ends…
“The Good Nurse” a dramatic take on true events that could give you chills if you are ever admitted into a hospital. The bureaucratic administrations had allowed, or ignored, many suspicious deaths over a number of years. All of these seemed to be tied to one particular male nurse. Definitely not the “Good” one! Read more
“Amsterdam” is written and directed by the celebrated filmmaker David O. Russell (Three Kings, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook). Going in with this in mind might set your expectations a little high. Lower them some to enjoy the film more.
