“Little Women”
“Little Women” Directed by Greta Gerwig I am a total outlier when it comes to the phenomenon of “Little Women”. I have never read it. I have never seen it on screen or on stage and I didn’t even know … Continue reading “Little Women”
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“Mary Queen of Scots”
“Mary Queen of Scots” Directed by Josie Rourke I really wanted to love this film. It’s a great cast with a screenplay written from a respected piece of historical non-fiction, and shot in the Scottish Highlands, the most beautiful place … Continue reading “Mary Queen of Scots”
2018 SAG Awards Predictions
Well, this should be an interesting awards show. “Interesting” because, with the exception of one or two races, it could go in a million different directions. And, unlike the Oscars, whose voting I can usually anticipate with some ease, I … Continue reading 2018 SAG Awards Predictions
2018 Golden Globe Predictions
Ninety three. That’s the number of people who have votes for the Golden Globes. And they are notoriously open to having their votes…er…”influenced”. So, as ever, the Globes are sure to confound. And as much as odds-makers would like to … Continue reading 2018 Golden Globe Predictions
“Lady Bird”
“Lady Bird” Directed by Greta Gerwig Perhaps one of the most moving films about adolescent individuation…and the obstacles in the path of that goal…ever made, Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” is without peer. I mean it. Whether discussing its honest script, … Continue reading “Lady Bird”
“Brooklyn”
“Brooklyn” Directed by John Crowley This lovely fish-out-of-water story is nearly flawless. And whatever minor blemishes it does possess are wiped away by the porcelain-skinned performance of Saoirse Ronan and Nick Hornby’s beautiful script. In fact, it is one of … Continue reading “Brooklyn”
The No Spoiler Critic 