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C’mon C’mon Movie Review: Star Children
A movie about childhood, motherhood, and adult problems. There are deep meanings shown in the most human ways.
The Many Saints of Newark and Many Reasons to Like It
My Many Saints Review. It tinkered with time and narration. It gave me classic Sopranos elements and origin story. What’s not to like?
Women Talking Review: Powerful Anti-Violence Plea
I review Sarah Polley’s Woman Talking. It’s a dialogue heavy movie, but I found the conversations thought-provoking and filled with tragedy.
Inside Man Review: Masterful Denzel
I review Spike Lee's, Inside Man. An under appreciated gem and one of my favorite Denzel Washington performances.
So many threads woven together. Leaving native land, spiritual kinship, love. It’s one of my favorite movies and was my favorite of 2023.