In 2008 I began reviewing new movies. The most recent 50 are below, then added to one of these links (click on genre), graded A+ to F--best to worst!
Oh the Drama
Oh the Horror
Keep Me in Suspense
Feels like Sci-Fi
Isn't it Romantic
So-called Comedies
Western Unions
Comic Book Heroes
Kid Stuff
Fact not Fiction
Cinema Fantastico (Subtitles)
Mickey 17 (2025) Attempting to escape the mob, a dim Robert Pattinson applies to be an ‘Expendable’ on a colony spaceship before reading the fine print. (This is someone who agrees to die and be reprinted over & over.) What happens when he’s thought dead and Mickey 18 is created to replace him? A wild, dark humored sci-fi spectacle ensues. This is going to be a cult classic like
Brazil, I can just feel it. Well done.
My grade: A
The Space Between Us (2017) Shortly after arriving at the Mars colony, a pregnant astronaut will die in childbirth; 16 years later, NASA will bring her son Gardner home. He’ll know no one here, except for Tulsa—a 16 year old foster girl he met online. Your standard “we gotta get away” ensues, but this Romeo & Juliet story had a hopeful ending—and a more realistic one than expected.
My grade: C Plus
The Brutalist (2025) Adrien Brody is a Hungarian Jew, arriving to America after WWII. A reknown architect in Europe, he’s a common laborer now—until a wealthy industrialist (wonderfully played by Guy Pearce) discovers his talents… it’s a dark, giant tale of post-war America and the visionaries who emerged—but it’s over 3 1/2 hours long! I watched this strange, boring drama over 2 nights. Filmed in
VISTA-VISION. My grade: B-
Take This Waltz (2011) Michelle Williams (she’s gorgeous and has surprising nude scenes) is in a quiet, playful marriage with Seth Rogen. She loves him, but something is lacking. He’s so nice… too much so. And then she literally meets the boy next door. Flirting and romantic banter is exchanged, will they have an affair? Both sweet & sad, it’s a “where do we go from here” story, nothing more. This is marriage.
My grade: B
Pee-Wee as Himself (2025) Filmmaker Matt Wolf sits down with Paul Reubens to discuss his life—everything, in this superior 3 hour documentary. For as much as I loved the guy, I was surprised how much I didn’t know—no one did, as he kept his life so private. Comedian, artist, flawed human being, genius. He held his final secret to the end, not even Wolf knew Reubens was dying of cancer. Miss you Paul.
My grade: A Plus
Breathe (2024) It’s 2039, Earth is dead and it’s few survivors are forced to stay indoors; there’s no oxygen left. Jennifer Hudson(?!) and her ghetto daughter have a pretty sturdy abode, until one day when 2-3 people in oxygen masks show up, begging to be let in. Let the constant yelling & threats begin! Good sets, good premise—terrible script, school play acting. A big waste of their money and MY time.
My grade: D
The Alto Knights (2025) It’s 1950s New York; and Frank Costello & Vito Genovese, friends since childhood, are now rival Mob bosses. (Both played by Robert DeNiro, and Debra Messing as Frank’s wife—awesome.) One is too careful, the other quick to violence, it will lead to both their downfalls in this gritty, excellent slice of a bygone era. This flopped at the box office, maybe people are tired of mob flicks. But it’s still a damn fine show.
My grade: B Plus
Wolf Man (2025) After his long absent father is declared dead, Blake moves his wife (Julia Garner) & daughter to his childhood farm in Oregon. Big mistake, they’re attacked by a strange creature and barely make it into the old house. They’re safe for now, but Blake doesn’t look so good… ignore the reviews, if you like horror this is good scary stuff. (I loved seeing scenes replayed thru the creatures nocturnal eyes.) 👀
My grade: B
Adult Best Friends (2025) Friends since childhood, Delaney is afraid to tell her pal Katie (who comes loaded with issues) she’s engaged—so she tells her instead they’re going to the beach for a vacation. Well, their Airbnb host gave me a couple chuckles, but this lackluster “uh-oh we’re grown up now” comedy is strictly for the 20 something crowd. Oh look, there’s Zachary Quinto. Ho hum.
My grade: C
The Good House (2022) Sigourney Weaver is an ex-wife, a mother of adult daughters, a struggling New England realtor—and an alcoholic in complete denial. She’ll reason the things she does to the camera, in this complex, well done character study. Kevin Kline is here too, a once boyfriend now loner, and they go together well in this journey of her life.
My grade: B Plus
Babygirl (2025) Nicole Kidman is the shapely (but aged) CEO of an Amazon-like company, who is gobsmacked when a male intern tells her he knows what she wants, to be told what to do—and then orders her down on the floor. He’s right alright, in this tense, erotic drama that can be uncomfortable to watch sometimes. At least it comes with a hopeful ending...
My grade: B
Companion (2025) Iris loves sweet, clumsy Josh; or does she? She discovers she’s a robot, programmed to love him. And now he wants her to do something that isn’t part of her programming--commit a murder. Suspend your belief in rational thinking for a bit and watch this topsy-turvy sci-fi morph into a bloody horror tale. Don’t know if you’ll like the ending, but with the direction we’re headed with this AI stuff… anything goes.
My grade: B
Oppenheimer (2024) Christopher Nolan’s cinematic juggernaut (and winner of 7 Oscars) tells the true story of the man who invented the atomic bomb via 3 periods in his life, from the 1930s to the 1950s. Praised as a genius at the start, then a hero, then villified when he expressed regret, it’s a HUGE story with impeccable detail. At the same time, it’s a frustrating 3 hour watch. I’m glad I saw it, but never again.
My grade: A-
I See You (2019) As two boys go missing in a small town (the opening scene is a stunner) Helen Hunt is struggling to keep her own family intact. But strange going-ons are occurring in their house… how and why? With a chill factor off the charts, and a tense, foreboding score that is Oscar-worthy, this is one of those rare gems that caught me off guard.
Wow. Heroes and monsters can appear from the unlikeliest places.
My grade: A
Queer (2024) Loosely based on William S Burrough’s bio, Daniel Craig is an American ex-pat who’s taken up residence in 1950s Mexico City. His life is seedy cantinas and drugs until he meets a younger man he obsesses over. They’ll travel to South America in search of mind-altering drugs in this ultra-surreal, unhappy but visually striking stunner. My God, what am I watching?
My grade: A-
Strange Darling (2024) A woman’s car is run off a country road, where she jumps out and runs into the nearby woods. The man following her gets out of his truck holding a rifle in pursuit. This isn’t what you think, not quite—we’ll go back several chapters and THE STUFF WE LEARN. A masterstroke of storytelling, but warning: there are copious amounts of violence & bloodshed ahead. Don’t let that stop you.
My grade: A
Reinventing Elvis: The ‘68 Comeback (2023) In 1968, NBC offered Elvis a Christmas special; his manager Col Parker envisioned something along the lines of Perry Como or Andy Williams. Fortunately, a talented producer was brought on, said
“This is ELVIS” and persuaded Presley to return to his roots. He did, and it became the highest rated program that year. The doc alone is an astonishing watch.
My grade: A Plus
Heretic (2024) When 2 missionaries show up for a requested visit to Hugh Grant’s country home, they’re expecting questions about Jesus and some blueberry pie. They’ll learn soon enough Grant’s a crazed maniac—and this is a religious house of horrors where there’s no place go but down. A lot of talking here, but that’s crazy for you—visually, someone put a lot of creepy thought into this. It’s intense.
My grade: B
Elevation (2024) 3 years ago, strange bull-like creatures came up from underground and managed to wipe out 95% of the human population; only people who escaped to 8000 feet above sea level managed to survive. But the oxygen is thin for some, and as one father attempts to go to Boulder Hospital for supplies, a woman scientist has a cobalt theory to take down these creatures… I liked the ending and would watch a sequel!
My grade: B-
Nosferatu (2024) It is 1838 Germany, and newlyed Thomas will travel to Romania to secure a property for the mysterious Count Orlok, who wishes to join society. But the count wants more… namely, Thomas’ nubile wife to be his own bloody bride. This is a masterpiece of vampyre horror, both visually and in its chilling dialogue—it’s too long and too grotesque, but still a frightening feast for the senses.
My grade: A-
I’ll Be Right There (2024) Edie Falco has a pregnant daughter who’s a month overdue, a mother requiring daily trips to the doctor, a son who’s a recovering addict… and a secret gay lover who wants more. Is there any time for herself with all these needy people? No. Does she mind? Maybe not, in this small townish indie comedy drama It’s largely forgettable, but Edie Falco is always watchable.
My grade: C
We Live in Time (2024) Florence Pugh (really like her) & Andrew Garfield will meet, talk, date, make love, fall in love, marry, raise a child, suffer tragedy—all the things that most people do, just not in the order we’re accustomed to seeing. You’ll have to pay attention as events unfold at random intervals, but you’ll see a kind & caring life just the same. I very much liked this, and them.
My grade: B Plus
Gladiator II (2024) In this sequel to the 2000 film with Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott shows us a bloodthirsty ancient Rome, conquering other nations—including one in Africa where the true Prince of Rome was hidden away as a child. Now a man, he’ll be forced to do battle in the arena—and save Rome from itself. Visually stunning, with big names like Denzel Washington & Pedro Pascal as Rome’s war weary general, it’s a heroic, excellent watch.
My grade: A
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) It’s been 4 years since the death of her husband Mark Darcy, and Bridget Jones is ready to jump back into the dating pool; especially after she falls for a younger park ranger. But first she must contend with kids Billy & Mabel, a too perfect nanny & one headstrong headmaster. Much funnier at the start than it’s too sappy end, Renee Zellweger is funny, dear, bawdy…and a little too much.
My grade: B
Goodrich (2024) Michael Keaton awakens to find his wife has left him, leaving him to take care of their 9 year old twins. His 36 year old daughter (Mila Kunis) from his first marriage will try to help, but her hands are full—she’s about to give birth to his first grandchild. Pretty bland from the start, stick it out for the third act which is beautiful. When Mila’s husband talks about parenthood, Keaton cries and I did too. It was special.
My grade: B
The Wild Robot (2024) Set in the future, when a new robot washes ashore a deserted island, it will attempt to service the wildlife—only to fail and end up with an orphaned goose egg. Can you guess what comes next? Visually striking, the robot’s design is genius and the island and animals are wonderful. I just wish it didn’t try so hard to tug at our heartstrings, I cry at the drop of a hat but not when I’m pushed. Still, it’s a great see.
My grade: A
A Different Man (2024) Edward leads a sad, miserable life with Elephant Man disease. When an attractive neighbor befriends him, he’ll leave and undergo treatments to become normal. Soon he’s a new man with a new identity, but returns to discover she’s written a play about her former neighbor—and found a charming man with elephant man disease to play the part. This is one surreal, dark humored drama.
Now what’s wrong, Edward? My grade: A
Slingshot (2024) Casey Affleck is one of a 3 man crew en route to Saturn’s moon Titan. They’ll go into 3 month hibernation cycles, awaken for a day to check on things, return to hibernate. But things are beginning to go awry, and soon they (and us) won’t know who or what is real and isn’t—until the very end. It’s a confusing sci-fi story, and you may not like the journey, but just keep watching.
My grade: B
Touch (2024) After the death of his wife, an elderly Kristofer will leave Iceland and travel first to London, then Japan—in search of his first love Miko, who disappeared along with her father in 1971, over 50 years ago. What will he find? More than he could have imagined, in this gentle & so, so bittersweet haiku. (Icelandic Japanese English)
My grade: A
Our Son (2023) After 13 years of marriage and feeling like a single parent for too long, Gabriel (Billy Porter) wants a divorce. This won’t be easy, his spouse (Luke Evans) is a good man, the breadwinner of the family and still loves Billy very much. And of course, both love their son. What a wonderful and real drama this was, I loved this family.
My grade: A
The Good Doctor (2012) Orlando Bloom is a young doctor who develops an obsession with his patient, a young woman with a kidney infection.
He just knows she’ll fall in love with him if he can keep her sick and in the hospital… that won’t end well. What will he do when an orderly finds his patients journal and demands the doctor begin supplying him with drugs? Suspense atop suspense, in this taut, tidy thriller.
My grade: A
There’s no I in Threesome (2022) As Zoe & Ollie plan their wedding in 3 months time, they want to show us you can have it all; they’re besties, have a great sex life and open to sex with others. And when Zoe’s sex with Tom becomes something more, that’s okay right Ollie? In fact, Zoe wants you to have sex with Tom too. Keep filming Ollie, finish this documentary. You two are teaching someone something.
My grade: B Plus
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck aka the Joker. Now In Arkham Asylum and heavily medicated, he stumbles thru bleak days until he’s befriended by a female inmate—Lady Gaga aka Harley Quinn. They’ll sing old standards to the other, until the movie’s sad, dark ending. I can see why this movie failed at the box office, but I think people were missing something deeper here at the end. Myself included.
My grade: D
Conclave (2024) A beloved pope has died, and now the Church’s cardinals are gathered at the Vatican for a conclave; they will sequester themselves until a new pope is elected. Conspiracies and scandals will soon be uncovered, but a choice WILL be made. With Ralph Fiennes, John Landis & Isabella Rosellini, this was superb, exceptional. When the new pope accepted his title, I trembled. I felt his transformation.
My grade: A
Despicable Me 4 (2024) When Cockroach Man escapes from prison, reformed baddie Gru and his putrid sweet "Make smart choices! You got this!" family are put in the witness protection program—only to land in Suburbia, USA. It’s nonstop noisy nonsense (hate the minions) but I did get a chuckle from next door neighbor Poppy, a 14 year old girl genius—and villain wannabe. Enough of these characters!
My grade: B
Juror #2 (2024) When a man is selected for jury duty for the possible murder of a woman along a backroad, he’ll fight in the jury room for the defendant’s innocence. Why? Because he’s a recovering alcoholic who was driving on that road that same night, and may have hit something.. or someone. Wow. I love courtroom dramas, I love Toni Collette (she plays the DA)—but this tepid thing (directed by Clint Eastwood) was mediocre, dull. Why?
My grade: C
Organ Trail (2023) Winter, 1870. A family is slaughtered along the Oregon Trail by a band of marauders, who take the daughter alive. She’ll escape, seek help from a black rancher, almost get the two of them killed in the process. The End. Set against a majestic Montana backdrop with good actors, this Western horror could’ve easily been something special. Instead, it was gory and rushed.
My grade: C
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024) The very brave and all too short life of Christopher Reeve, with snippets of his childhood, a broken home and rise to stardom. But this is more on his life
after his paralysis, his courage and activism, and the love from his kids and wonderful wife Dana (who was a hero in her own right). It’s a very honest look at this pair, and the amazing kids they left behind.
My grade: A Plus
Fly Me to The Moon (2024) It’s 1969, and as NASA races to build Apollo 11 for the moon, in comes advertising whiz Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johannson) to sell it to the American public—and does she ever, over Launch Director Channing Tatum’s protests. I wanted to love this, it’s fun at the start and has Scarlett. But what is this? Conspiracy story? Historical drama? Rom-com? I just wanted to see some chemistry.
My grade: B
Speak No Evil (2024) Shortly after meeting another couple at an Italian resort, Ben, Ciara & daughter Agnes are invited to visit the couple and their son Ant at their English estate. Things go alright at first, but this Englishman (James McAvoy) is erratic and his son strange. They are hiding frightful secrets, in this suspense yarn that turns to horror. Talk about edge of your seat--trust your gut, always!
My grade: B Plus
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) When Lydia Deetz (53 year old Winona Ryder) learns her daughter’s been tricked into giving her life to someone in the afterlife, she’ll contact ol’ Beetlejuice for help—who agrees, for Winona’s hand in marriage. It sounds normal on paper, but this is one big hodgepodge of visuals that were weirder in 1988. Been there done that, Tim Burton. Could’ve used a bit more Michael Keaton!
My grade: B-
Tetris (2023) It’s 1988, and videogamer Henk Rogers is attempting to sell his game GO at a convention when he notices people are hovering around a Russian-made game not even for sale. Seeing the possibilities, Henk races to the USSR to secure the rights before giants like Atari catch on—is he too late? It’s a verrry big & true story, and yes a long watch but a good one in the end. This is one underrated thriller.
My grade: A
Ghosted (2023) It’s love at first sight when Chris Evans meets Sadie, but when she stops responding to his texts, wouldn’t it be sweet to follow her to London and ask why? Nope, because she’s really a super-spy agent for the CIA. And the evil-doers now think
he’s someone he’s not. Critics roasted this rom-com/adventure, and it’s over the top climax nearly did me in; but Chris (and Adrien Brody as the baddie) made it worth a look.
My grade: C Plus
Ascension (2021) China is one gargantuan machine with a billion cogs, all workers. And from the lowest laborer to highest CEO, all follow the same protocol—work as hard as you can and then some more. You
want to get ahead, and getting ahead is the Chinese dream, but to what end? Visually stunning, but this Oscar winning documentary wore me out from the start. Someday the Chinese will rule the world.
My grade: A-
Raymond & Ray (2023) After the death of their estranged father, half-brothers Ewan McGregor & Ethan Hawke (same father, different mothers) attend the funeral and learn he left them $5200—with the stipulation they dig his grave. So who do they meet at the cemetery? More brothers from other mothers. Cue the yelling, tussles and perhaps another surprise or two in this very low-key dramedy.
My grade: C
The Last of the Sea Women (2024) Jeju Island is known for 3 things: rocks, wind & haenyeos, women who spend their lives sea-diving for conch & sea urchin. Most are in their 60s & 70s now, and younger women are being trained to take over. But climate warming is hurting their catch, so is Japan dumping radioactive water into the ocean. What will they do?
Fight, in this proud documentary.
My grade: A
Luck (2023) 18 years old and on her own, Sam is overjoyed to find a lucky penny; she’s sure it will help her friend Hazel at the orphanage find her forever family. After she loses it, she’ll find the talking cat who dropped it and wind up in an Oz-like land of luck, in this Pixar-ish film with happy endings for all. It's sweet without being too so, just a 1/2 hour too long for old-timers like me.
My grade: B Plus
Flora and Son (2023) Flora is a young mom from Dublin with a feisty disposition and equally feisty teen son. But after giving her boy a used guitar for his birthday (and him telling her what she can do with it) she’ll learn to play the damn thing herself. Well, with online lessons from Joseph Gordon-Levitt in America. What will her ex and son say? Equal parts funny and dear, I love these Irish.
My grade: B
Trap (2024) A dad (Josh Hartnett, remember him?) takes his teen daughter to a Lady Raven concert—only to learn cops are lying in wait to catch “The Butcher”, a serial killer rumored to be there. Turns out Josh
is that killer, so how will he escape with his kid in tow? With some outlandish stunts on his—and certain others behalf, in this M. Night Shymalan thriller. Oh dear, that ending…
My grade: B Plus
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) In this prequel to
A Quiet Place, alien monsters have landed in NYC; they have no sight, but super-hearing and will POUNCE on the slightest noise. As the city lies in ruins, a businessman, a cancer patient (Lupita Nyongo) and her cat will do what it takes to stay alive. While not as horror-filled as the original, it’s a first-rate production with suspense plenty—and one awesome cat.
My grade: B Plus
Janet Planet (2023) Lacy is 11 years old and lives with her mother in a quiet house in the woods. It’s 1991, so there’s no computers or internet—only piano lessons. And New Age friends of her mother Janet, who all seem to ponder life with little emotion. Lacy has no friends, and wonders why but doesn’t really care. She has her mother. So what is the point of this banal story? Life can be pretty boring.
My grade: C
Caddo Lake (2024) After a little girl goes missing, her stepsister Ellie will search desperately for her in their lakeside community; meanwhile a man named Paris obsesses over his mothers death, certain her seizures were connected to the lake. He will find the little girl, and both Paris & Ellie’s dramas are destined to tie together in a way you or I could never have imagined. A slow start but ultimately brilliant sci-fi story,
I loved this. My grade: A
Tuesday (2024) I don’t want to die… a tropical bird will wave it’s wing over the person. It is Death. And now, Julia Louis Dreyfus 20 year old daughter Tuesday is terminally ill. When Death arrives, Tuesday will befriend the bird, plead with it to wait until her mum comes home.. and so Death waits. Huge with wonder and imagination (and yes, some odd, sad humor as well). A mother’s love is endless. You will ache.
My grade: A
Maxxxine (2024) Maxine Minx is an adult film actress who just got the break of a lifetime; the leading role in a real Hollywood horror movie. But it’s 1985, and the infamous Night Stalker is murdering pretty girls, and Maxine is next. Third in the “X” horror film trilogy (see my reviews for
X and
Pearl) this was my least favorite. It felt more like an 80s episode of
Miami Vice.
My grade: C
Fingernails (2023) After a machine is invented that can read a couple’s fingernails and determine if they should be together, a “love training” institute will help couples who wish to remain together after negative results. Anna gets a job there, as she’s concerned with her feelings for her partner Ryan—even though they tested positive twice. And then she meets Amir, in this boring, artsy-fartsy Apple Original. It's a yawner, and with bad hair too.
My grade: C-
Apartment 7A (2024) It’s 1965, and Terry (Julia Garner) has come to New York City in hopes of becoming a dancer. A twisted ankle will end that dream, but when Roman & Minnie (Dianne West) offer to help her out, why the sky’s the limit!
She just has to do ONE thing… clearly a prequel to
Rosemary’s Baby, it has pricey production values but the lackluster story doesn’t compare to the original. Loved Dianne West tho, she does a great Ruth Gordon.
My grade: B-
Fancy Dance (2024) Jax is a Cherokee woman who isn’t above petty theft, or peddling drugs sometimes for a few bucks. But she’s also the aunt of Roki, her 13 year old niece who she loves fiercely—but where is Jax’s sister Tiwa, Rokis mom? She’ll do whatever it takes to find her before the big powwow—while keeping Roki by her side. It’s not a big story, but the characters are and makes this so worth watching.
My grade: B
Irena’s Vow (2023) Germany has invaded Poland and rounded up the Jews, and the Poles are given new jobs—and Irene Gut, a nurse is now cook & server to the Nazis. She will befriend a dozen Jew laborers, but when she learns of their slated execution will hide them away—in her Nazi commander’s basement. Based on a remarkable true story, be sure to watch the end credits where we learn what happened to everyone. You will be amazed.
My grade: ASalem’s Lot (2024) It’s 1975, and writer Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem’s Lot where he grew up, looking for inspiration. It’s the sleepy little town he remembers, now even more so—it's citizens have become vampires and only emerge at dusk. Based on the Stephen King book, it lacked the slow buildup and finale of it's 1979 tv predecessor but is still a scary fun film.
READ THE BOOK I COMMAND YOU. My grade: B
The Watchers (2024) When Dakota Fanning gets lost in the Irish countryside, she’ll stumble across 3 people being held captive in a wooden shack with one glass wall; at night they’ll be watched—by who? Dig out those books on Irish folklore, or just keep watching M.Night Shymalan’s latest chiller. It’s a curious story (love what they discover beneath their feet), even if the ending is wrapped up a bit too hastily.
My grade: B Plus
Mafia Mamma (2023) When Toni Collette travels to Rome to take ownership of a vineyard her grandfather left her, she discovers he was the godfather of a Mafia family in Italy—but there’s another family who’s ready to take over. Listen, this is HUGE ASS FUNNY, Toni had me laughing over and over--but it’s gory too with chopped body parts and bloodshed, so git ready!
My grade: Bloody Plus
Parallel (2024) After the loss of their son, Vanessa and her hubby go to their lakehouse to grieve & be alone. But while on a walk in the woods, Vanessa sees a duplicate of herself, batshit crazy & waving a gun. What the--! She’ll discover each time she returns to the lake house, it’s an alternate reality. Can Vanessa find her own again? Does she want to? Not awful, not good, this sci-fi thriller is as low budget as they come. I wish I’d passed.
My grade: C-Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024) In 1964 Liz Taylor sat down with Roddy McDowell (and again in 1985 with Dominick Dunne) to record some very candid interviews. As she answers questions, we’ll watch her life unfold, good & bad, all of it. She knows she was blessed (and cursed) and in the end, ached to do something constructive “with all that fame”. She did. Wonderfully done, and I watched utterly spellbound.
My grade: A Plus
Knox Goes Away (2024) When a professional hit-man (Michael Keaton) learns he has rapid onset dementia, he makes plans to cash out; but when his adult son asks for help covering up a murder (a biker he knifed who molested Keaton’s granddaughter) he’s going to try and fix that too—if he can remember who his son even is. It’s quiet and smart, and right or wrong, shows us blood is thicker than water. Geez I love Keaton.
My grade: A
Little Wing (2024) It’s one thing when her parents divorce, but when her mom says they have to sell their home, 13 year old Kaitlyn will come up with a crazy plan to steal a valuable pigeon to sell to the Russian Bird Mafia. She does it—now what? A lot of growing up, in this above average, sweet-as-it-is-absurd afterschool type movie. This young lady (Brooklynn Prince) is one to watch.
My grade: BJune (2024) From her antics as a sweet hillbilly on the Grand Old Opry in the 1950s, to her third marriage to Johnny Cash to wanting to produce a solo album in the 1990s (she did, twice, both winning Grammys) this is June Carter Cash’s big life and love story. (I did not know she wrote Ring of Fire.) Her death in 2003 broke many hearts, none harder than Johnny Cash. He died 3 months later. What a special lady.
My grade: A
You Hurt My Feelings (2024) Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a writer in NYC who’s dealing with an annoying adult son, a mother showing signs of dementia and a therapist husband who she overheard say he couldn’t stand her latest work to her sisters husband. Everyone will plod along, plod along… eventually they’ll make things right, in this low-key little comedy drama. It’s a bore, but has Julia.
My grade: C A
