Materialists is Celine Song’s sophomore effort. Her first film, Past Lives, was a big commercial hit. It made almost $43 million worldwide with a budget of only $12 million.
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“Fly Me to the Moon” is a movie that has the backdrop of the U.S. Space Program of the late 1960’s. The Apollo moon shot mission is the key focus. But it is not content with following the (fictional) people involved. It instead goes into major ‘conspiracy theory’ territory. The actual moon landing will be a real boost for America’s prestige — even if Government Forces need to ‘fake it’… Read more
“Bros” is what we need right now. I loved it!!! It’s hysterical. It’s sensitive. It’s filled with tough love. It’s the sweetest story. It’s heartbreaking. It’s real. It’s honestly special.
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“The Lost City” is a modern-day romp that feels like it was pulled from the 1980’s. The jungle adventure adds some weight to the lead character’s distress. A popular romance novel writer and her fabulous cover model friend get pulled into a reenactment of the latest work of fiction. Then add in some kidnapping, general havoc, and some fabled treasures on a Caribbean island — then you have the makings of a crazy tale. Read more
Streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime starting Feb. 11
“I Want You Back” is decent (if predictable) Rom-Com type of movie. It has a bit of a preposterous set-up, but that makes the strangeness that follows a lot of fun. A man gets dumped by his long-time girlfriend, and also a woman gets dumped by her beau on that same day. Then they meet and decide to take on the challenge of breaking up the other one’s new romance. They gleefully chase after Cupid to put a stake in his heart. Hey, what are friends for?
Streaming on Amazon starting February 12, 2021
“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is fun little movie that takes the young adult romance concept into a ‘Dr. Who timey-wimey’ direction. This makes for a mostly “Perfect” take on an older movie concept – the Time Loop. Think of “Groundhog Day”, “Edge of Tomorrow”, and (most recently) “Palm Springs” — but for the high school kids.
NOTE: Opening in theaters starting this Friday Sept. 11
“The Broken Hearts Gallery” is well-written and well-cast rom-com that can take a “Meet Cute” and spin it into a ride-share adventure. Using the backdrop of the New York City art scene, the main characters find a way to take the flotsam and jetsam of past relationships and create high-concept art. With a young and talented cast, this movie takes fresh look at relationships and — when they end badly — what can be done with the cast-off wreckage of past love.
“Last Christmas” is a movie with a lot of heart, and that makes it special. Special in the use of the overwhelming charm of the two main lead actors (Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding). But also special in the use of the overwhelming charm of London, decked out in full holiday sparkles. Read more
Emilia Clarke (HBO’s Game of Thrones), Henry Golding (A Simple Favor, Crazy Rich Asians), Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson star for director Paul Feig (A Simple Favor, Spy, Bridesmaids) in Last Christmas, a romantic comedy inspired by a George Michael beat, from a screenplay by Academy Award® winner Thompson (Sense and Sensibility, Bridget Jones’s Baby) and playwright Bryony Kimmings. Read more
