In Bob Geldof, the "smiling public man" of Irish letters finds yet another champion. Yeats' words have never stopped ringing, but his life was just as fascinating.
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Movie Review: ‘Lady Bird’
In the early 2000s, an artistically-inclined 17-year-old comes of age in an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento, California in the highly recommended (4 star) comedy-drama 'Lady Bird.'
Read More »TIFF, NYFF Movie Review: ‘Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,’ Oscar Nominated Documentary
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail by Steve James nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature Category sends an alarm to every thinking citizen in our culture. Indeed, the film reminds Americans of what remains crucial for a democracy to function. Equitable justice and accountability must thrive. Often it …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Django’
Django Reinhardt needs no introduction to jazz and blues aficionados. Indeed, Reinhardt remains one of the greatest jazz guitarists and composers of the twentieth century. Interestingly, Reinhardt rose above his impoverished background to become celebrated, and he became the first notable jazz talent to emerge from Europe. Consequently, his skills …
Read More »Movie Review: Ridley Scott’s ‘All the Money in the World’
An amazing experience full of potent life lessons and family dynamics.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Commuter’ – ‘Taken,’ Not Stirred
A thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced thriller that never stops moving. Get on board and enjoy the ride.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Shape of Water’
This fantasy drama come recommended and is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language.
Read More »Web Series Review: ‘High & Mighty’ – Stoned with Superpowers at Sundance
'High & Mighty' is Cheech and Chong meets Spider Man, but it’s a lot more. Even funnier than I imagined, it’s also a buddy movie and a rom-com and goes deeper into human relationships than many totally serious films.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Molly’s Game’
There are too many gems to fit into this fine film as Sorkin’s quick-fire methods and timing works well.
Read More »HIFF, NYFF Review: ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet
This must-see film has garnered awards and will add more by the time award season has ended. Don't miss it.
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