4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) Note: I asked a family friend with young children about Soul, and the results varied. The youngest (4) got bored and left while the two older (7 and 10) enjoyed the goofy moments, but were stymied by the human drama and somewhat scared… Continue Reading
The Broken Hearts Gallery: Witty Romcom Bursts With Laughs
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) The Broken Hearts Gallery is one of the best films I’ve seen this year. It’s not headlined by big stars, approaches its story and characters with refreshing believability, and overcomes its few flaws with wit and cleverness. Most surprisingly, it comes from first… Continue Reading
Bottle Shock: Offbeat Dramedy Bubbles With Charm
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best I’ve seen this year) This review was requested by Drew Henry. Thanks for being a good friend and supporter. I am not a wine connoisseur. I’ve had a few glasses here and there, but outside of a delicious Francis Ford Coppola brand I shared with a… Continue Reading
You’ll Have A Beautiful Day Watching Emotional Drama
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) I didn’t grow up loving Mister Rogers. While his soothing voice and quiet demeanor lured my younger self to sleep, I have since grown to appreciate Rogers for addressing real-world topics with kids rather than talking down to them. Similarly, A Beautiful Day in… Continue Reading
Downton Abbey: Witty Finale a Royal Goodbye for Fans
2 out of 5 stars for nonfans, 3.5 out of 5 stars according to a fan This review was requested by Peggy Thomas. Thanks for being a great mom. I never watched Downton Abbey. I know of its importance in pop culture and have seen a few YouTube compilations of funny lines from Maggie Smith’s… Continue Reading
Lion King 2019: The King Has Returned in Darker, Photorealistic Remake
4.5 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) The original Lion King changed the game for Disney with its Shakespearean-inspired story, beautiful animation, and catchy songs that are still loved today. So naturally, Disney chose to remake it using photorealistic animation (Meaning the lions and environments look like real lions and environments). … Continue Reading