Three years ago A Quiet Place debuted to glowing reviews and acclaim.  There were some naysayers, however, and I was among them.  As much as I appreciate the premise and the acting talent I found the script to be wanting and […]

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Pixar’s movies can be magical.  This one literally has magic in it — it is infused with magic — but I didn’t find it magical.  Actually I was rather bored much of the time, until the climax, where the story […]

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Some movies, like this one, begin really well before sputtering to a weak conclusion.  The crime drama Disturbing the Peace is a prime example, although it’s fall into mediocrity comes quickly and with alacrity.  Once it turns bad, it becomes pretty […]

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Actors love this type of material, which allows them to interact within an ensemble without fantastical storylines or cutting edge special effects to upstage them.  Blackbird is a uniquely human story, with its characters trying to come to grips with […]

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