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Tag Archives: drama
Review: Rose Plays Julie (2021)
I reviewed the haunting, eerie “revenge” film Rose Plays Julie, which feels like a throwback to antiquity, only now Electra has a cell phone. Really good performances. Big fan of this movie. My review is over on Ebert.
Review: Moxie (2021)
I reviewed the new Netflix movie Moxie – directed by Amy Poehler – for Ebert.
“So Many Currents In Such a Little Puddle”: Dana Stevens and I Chat About National Velvet
For Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday Introduction: Dana Stevens, film critic for Slate, and I had a conversation about National Velvet. In the middle of our planning phase for our talk, Elizabeth Taylor passed away. The coincidence was striking, certainly, not to … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Movies, On This Day
Tagged Angela Lansbury, children's movies, drama, Elizabeth Taylor, National Velvet
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Review: Cherry (2021)
I reviewed Cherry, the new movie by the Russo brothers, adapted from Nico Walker’s debut novel (which is great!).
Review: PVT Chat (2021)
Julia Fox is new to “the business”. Her first role was in the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems – my review here – and she made such an enormous impression – she is so SO good – I couldn’t believe it … Continue reading
Review: Saint Maud (2021)
I really really dug this. Out today on streaming platforms. I reviewed for Ebert.
Posted in Movies
Tagged drama, England, horror, religious movies, reviews, women directors
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Review: Our Friend (2020)
I was very moved by this film. My family just went through this experience over the last 4 years so it was a very intense watch. I reviewed Our Friend for Ebert.
Review: Herself (2021)
First movie of 2021! I reviewed the Irish film Herself, which I really liked.