‘Lost Holiday’ is the type of film that gets made because someone with a little money gets bored, has an idea and knows the right people to get a movie made.
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Category: Reviews
A Hidden Life Movie Review
‘A Hidden Life’ is a film everyone in the world should see. There are a few reasons I say that, one of which I’ll highlight right now.
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Cats Movie Review
December 20, 2019
(updated December 18, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Cats” is, well – it is something that was captured with film cameras. That… and a whole ton of CGI special effects that make the people in the movie resemble a cat. Read more
The Two Popes Movie Review
December 20, 2019
(updated December 10, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“The Two Popes” is a movie that relies on the fact that there is never more than one Pope, but when there are two of them — well, that is a story worth telling. For such an unusual event to occur in the Catholic church leadership, there is an unusual set of circumstances that cause that to happen. Read more
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Movie Review
December 19, 2019
(updated December 19, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” is episode number Nine of the overall Star Wars movie series, the ones which have concentrated on the “Skywalker Saga”. Since George Lucas began this effort in 1977, there has been a mixed bag of results. Read more
Bombshell Movie Review
Ever since the Fairness Doctrine became a thing of the past, individual stations have taken liberties with their freedom to lie.
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Richard Jewell Movie Review
December 13, 2019
(updated December 13, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Richard Jewell” takes on the story of the bombing at the 1996 Olympics where a lowly security guard becomes an overnight hero. Then just as quickly, his fame is turned on its head and he is turned into a loathsome monster, a self-interested bomber who wants glory and recognition. Read more
Jumanji: The Next Level Movie Review
December 13, 2019
(updated December 12, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Jumanji: The Next Level” is a direct sequel to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”. If you remember, that movie was an enjoyable romp with a few good actors doing a decent performance in an over-the-top goofy situation. That one performed well enough to require a sequel, and it turns up the energy level to 11. Read more
The Aeronauts Movie Review
This stimulating story brings the stars of ‘The Theory of Everything,’ Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne, back together… and their chemistry still works. Read more
