In “Blonde” Marilyn Monroe is exploited once again.
Immersing herself completely in the role of Norma Jean/Marilyn Monroe, Ana de Armas is sensational. And exhausting!
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Category: Netflix
The Gospel of Ryan Murphy’s Jeffrey Dahmer in Ten Chapters.
Evan Peters, Josh Braaten (young Jeffrey), Niecy Nash as nest-door-neighbor Glenda and a magnificent Richard Jenkins as Dahmer’s Father all give stellar performances.
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2022 Emmys: Limited Series Winners.
The winners in the Limited Series category, were EXACTLY as forecast with “The White Lotus” taking Best Limited Series.
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Sienna Miller shines in David E. Kelley’s latest affront to society.
Only Sienna Miller, who learns that her husband has been having an affair with an aide, manages to keep her head above water.
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2020. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Husavik stands apart with its soaring melody and heartfelt lyrics. The stunning vocal by Molly Sanden who sings like her life depended on it.
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“Dance of the Forty-One”: A Double Life.
“Dance of the 41″ examines the consequences of leading a double life. When your natural impulses are at odds with the rules of society.
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Paul Sorrentino’s Wonderful “The Hand of God”.
Memories of Fellini and the Taviani Brothers at their peak. It’s his “Amarcord” (I remember). It’s also his “La Dolce Vita.
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Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga are Superb in “Passing”.
You cannot take your eyes off Ruth Negga’s Claire, a Black woman who can pass for White in New York in 1929. She and Tessa Thompson are superb
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“The Power of the Dog”: Film of the Year?
“The Power of the Dog” is one of the best films of 2021. Campion directs with an expert hand assisted by Ari Wegner and Jonny Greenwood.
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My Advice: Don’t Look, Period.
But oh those intervening 128 Minutes. Clueless! Clueless! Clueless! My Advise: Don’t Look Period. Social satire does not become Adam McKay.
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Olivia Coleman in Unforgiving Closeup.
Gyllenhaal photographs Coleman in unforgiving closeup. Her character is not particularly likable and it’s difficult to get to know her.
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“Tick, tick…Boom!” An Affectionate Tribute to Jonathan Larson.
Although we know the eventual outcome, there is no great tragedy awaiting us at the end of the movie. In fact, it is a celebration of life.
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The Ageless Ellen Burstyn in “Pieces of a Woman”!
How can an actress who is pushing ninety be the mother of an actress in her say her late twenties or early thirties.
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The Woman in the Window, A Guilty Pleasure.
“The Woman in the Window” gives Amy Adams another opportunity to act up a storm in a project that is not worthy of her talents.
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