It’s been twenty years since aliens attacked Earth in the first Independence Day, a movie I felt was rather dopey at the time. I’ve seen it several times since then, and I have developed a respect for it. It’s still dopey, […]
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The Nice Guys (2016) ☆ ☆
I have to admit I was sort of looking forward to this; I like both of its stars, and Shane Black, despite his penchant for excess, still holds a place in my heart for Predator. Since then he has turned into […]
Continue reading »The Lobster (2015) ☆ 1/2
I’m all for originality in new movies because it is usually in short supply. And yet, some premises are just so odd that they don’t transfer into good cinema — and this year seems ripe for mainstream films trying to […]
Continue reading »Double Indemnity (1944)
by Barb Lentz. The five movies Bob provided me from which to choose are these: Double Indemnity (1944) The Hill (1965) Kind Lady (1951) The Old Dark House (1932) The Temptress (1926) I chose Double Indemnity because it was […]
Continue reading »Love and Friendship (2016) ☆ ☆ ☆
Love and Friendship is based upon a Jane Austen novella with which I am unfamiliar, “Lady Susan.” Evidently an early work, it has been adapted into plays before, and now an amusing feature film. Its primary asset is the character […]
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