"Wuthering Heights"

“Wuthering Heights” Movie Review

“Wuthering Heights” is a movie adapted from the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë. That means it is very loosely adapted, in that this movie takes the bare bones from the novel and amps up the feverish intensity. It seems to be created in the seductively amorous mind of a young college co-ed who is madly in love with her Drama instructor. Read more

Dracula Movie Review

I’ll ask you, “Did we really need another Dracula flick?” This particular “vampire” film is primarily a romance, so if you’re looking for a fright, look elsewhere. But if you’re interested in director Luc Besson’s interpretation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, you’ll like what you find here; it’s exceptional in the acting department and has remarkable visuals. ​
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The Moment

The Moment Movie Review

“The Moment” is a self-aware mocking of the (fictional) making of a documentary. This ‘Mockumentary’ portrays the trials and tribulations of a Pop Star putting together a major Tour. There are decisions to make, and obstacles to overcome. But none of them seem important. This is a second-rate effort to explain first-world issues. Read more

A Private Life Movie Review

This is, quite simply, really good. Jodie Foster plays an American Psychologist Dr. Lilian Steiner. Once married to a Frenchman, Dr. Gaby Haddad (Daniel Auteuil), with whom she shares a son, she’s comfortable in France and with the language, so much so that the only way to know she isn’t French is when she speaks using her American accent. ​

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H is for Hawk Movie Review

This is a passionate adaptation of Helen MacDonald’s memoir, a scholar and environmentalist. It’s a beautiful story you’ll want to stick with, even though it can be monotonous, and slow to almost to a crawl at times before picking back up, once again gaining your trust and attention. ​
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