Month: July 2021

Movie 1: F9 The Fast Saga

It takes more than a moment to decipher the title. The studios would like to characterize this latest production to be “magical”. Don’t be surprised with the “expansive expectation” the studio’s are creating…”Special” “innovative action”, “be enthralled”. Running well over two hours there is just not that much to crow about!

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Movie 2: Pig

Rated R, this mystery thriller is intriguing and unique. Nicolas Cage is almost unrecognizable in his character. Critics are mixed with comments ranging from “actor’s best!” to “hamminess”. We liked it…a lot!

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Movie 3: The Boss Baby 2 Family Business

It’s quite a bit of imagination to buy into the concept. It’s a sequel to the 2017 production. One critic called it “Immoral” and “as vibrant as cream of wheat”. We would agree its more than a bit goofy and not really appropriate for younger audiences.

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Movie 1: Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

The latest film about the famed chef Anthony Bourdain is quite overwhelming. It’s a documentary that reveals Bourdain’s quest for happiness and purpose. It’s concurrently a film about a lifetime of angst, drama and trauma! It’s mesmerizing.

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Movie 2: I Carry You With Me

This Spanish language film is rated R with language and brief nudity. It’s been described as “complicated”! It was first recognized at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. It’s ultimately about a romance spanning decades.

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Movie 3: The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

Here is an interesting film/documentary about a one of a kind whale whose voice sound is at exactly 52 hertz. It’s a unique and mesmerizing story.

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Movie 1: The Forever Purge

Where to begin on this one…First know its quite violent with more than a touch of gore set as a neo Western thriller. Think of it as one part jealous anger, one part gang of killer nomads. This is 5th, and hopefully last, Purge movie in the franchise. Better yet skip the whole idea and go shopping at the nearest mall!

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Movie 2: The Tomorrow War

Fasten your seat belts for this one too! Our planet is invaded by time travelers from the future who advise us earth is going to be destroyed by killer aliens 30 years in the future! It’s an interesting and action packed concept. No worries…Chris Pratt is there to save us all!

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Movie 3: Summer of Soul

This extraordinary documentary is laser focused for several weeks during the summer of 1969 filming the Harlem Cultural Festival. It’s nothing short of amazing!! Sometimes called the Black Woodstock.

DO NOT MISS THIS DOCUMENTARY!! It’s breathtaking!

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Movie 1 : Queen Bees

Here is a most unusual film about residents in a retirement community. Hmm…let’s just say the production is a bit too accurate/authentic… After a few pissy scenes of 70 + one upmanship the production settles into a series of believable scenes. Overall, it’s a hoot and redeeming.

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Movie 2: Spirit Untamed

This Action/Adventure/Animated feature is a charming delight! And why not given it’s the product of the DreamWorks Animation machine. To be fair…critics were not kind and reviews have been mixed. We thoroughly enjoyed it and do not understand the mediocre comments. We say…see it anyway!

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Movie 3: The Ice Road

Ready for a little action?! Let’s start with a remote diamond mine. Followed by lots of drama and suspense. There is a quite a bit of violence and much is just action for action sake! Nonetheless it’s riveting to watch. We liked this Netflix production.

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Movie 1: The Sparks Brothers

It’s described as a music documentary. It’s also described as an underrated rock band. This film is so much more… It’s a rare delight on so many levels. It deserves the recognition and admiration the audiences have delivered. It’s a classic, unique and all about the music!

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Movie 2: 12 Mighty Orphans

It’s an odd but true story about a Fort Worth Texas high school football team during the Great Depression. It’s occasionally violent and somewhat difficult to watch. Ultimately redeeming with a legacy that still exists in Austin, Texas today.

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Movie 3: Lansky

Harvey Keitel’s stellar performance makes this film work! The real life Lansky was an underworld gangster in Florida. The film is loaded with bloody violence. It’s often quite difficult to watch.

That said, Keitel’s performance carries the show overall. It’s fascinating, deplorable, and concurrently mesmerizing. That said it is not appropriate for young audiences.

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