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- DirectorNicolás LópezStarsPaz BascuñánAntonio QuerciaPaulo BrunettiWhen a woman visits a Chinese doctor, she discovers her pain is due to pent-up rage, and the only cure is to fully express herself, whatever may come.She's wound tighter than a spring until she has acupuncture, then she can't keep her feelings to herself. Overall, pretty funny. Terrible acting, though. A bit hard to read and watch at the same time, but do-able if you're a fast reader. 5/10
- DirectorTom McCarthyStarsMark RuffaloMichael KeatonRachel McAdamsThe true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.Wow. Wow. WOW! Spectacular story about how the Boston Globe broke the story about the catholic church covering up the rape of thousands of children by hundreds of priests. We all know the stories, but in 2001 this was huge news, eclipsed only by 9/11 (which, incidentally, sidelined the church story for a few months).
Excellent writing, acting ... everything about this was damn near perfect. 8/10 - DirectorRob BurnettStarsCraig RobertsPaul RuddSelena GomezA man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.Excellent movie! There really isn't anything negative to say about this. All of the actors did a fantastic job, particularly Craig Roberts and Paul Rudd. I was even surprised by Selena Gomez' acting skills.
The story is heartbreaking at times, but mostly it's a story that makes you feel. Not necessarily a "feel-good" movie, but one that makes you feel an entire range of emotion. I highly recommend this one. 8/10 - DirectorOren MovermanStarsRichard GereBen VereenJena MaloneGeorge seeks refuge at Bellevue Hospital, a Manhattan intake center for homeless men, where his friendship with a fellow client helps him try to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter.I'm so torn on this one. There was absolutely no real plot. It was pieced together by 2 stories, one of which was entirely insignificant, and the other could have been done as a documentary, instead of a 2+ hour movie.
I almost shut it off after the first 30 minutes, it was that boring. But I'm a sucker, hoping it will get better at some point. This one really didn't.
I will say that the one "storyline", if you can call it that, should have been the central theme of the entire movie, but then it would have needed to be a documentary. The story was about how incredibly difficult, if not impossible, it is for a homeless person to get the documentation needed to be a functioning member of society. What really struck me is that in order to get an ID, you need a Social Security card. In order to get that, you need a birth certificate. In order to get that, you have to show ID to prove who you are. The ultimate catch-22 for someone who has lost all of their documentation, and can't even remember their SS#. This story needs to be told, but in a way that actually holds a person's attention. This movie wasn't that.
I give this one a 4/10, and only because of the ID problems. - DirectorAlejandro G. IñárrituStarsBrad PittCate BlanchettGael García BernalTragedy strikes a married couple on vacation in the Moroccan desert, which jump starts an interlocking story involving four different families.Wow! What a shocking, twisted, Murphy's Law kind of story. 4 countries, countless people, but centered around one couple's unthinkable tragedy while on vacation in Morocco. I was shaking by the time it was over.
This was hard to follow until you get the hang of how the story was told. The timeline bounces back and forth from present to past, sometimes the same piece of the story told by different characters. It was creative, but at times confusing. If not for that, I would have rated it higher. 6/10 - DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsEllar ColtranePatricia ArquetteEthan HawkeThe life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.This movie was surprisingly good. I could relate to so many different people in the movie, in so many ways. The story follows Mason from around the age of 7 to the age of 19 when he enters college. At first, you think it's going to be a boring movie, but it really draws you in and keeps you interested.
I didn't know before I watched it, that it was filmed over a period of 12 years with the same actors. I would highly recommend watching this one. 8/10 - DirectorVicki AbelesJessica CongdonA silent epidemic, cheating, has become commonplace in our schools; students have become disengaged; stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant; and young people arrive at college and workplaces unprepared and uninspired.Must see documentary. Everyone must see this - parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators, professors, students, and anyone who cares about the education system in the US. 9/10
- DirectorPeter CornwellStarsFrances O'ConnorShirley KnightChandler RiggsA single mom and her two boys help take care of their grandmother with mystical powers.One of the worst horror movies I've ever seen. Seriously bad. 2/10
- DirectorRobert GreenwaldStarsOlivia Newton-JohnGene KellyMichael BeckA struggling artist living in Los Angeles meets a girl who may hold the key to his happiness.One of my all-time favorite movies. 80's cheese, but oh so good! Gene Kelly kicks ass. Great music by ELO. Excellent special effects (for 1980). 8/10
- DirectorMichael Beach NicholsChristopher K. WalkerStarsRyan SchockHeather CookLee CookWhen a noted white supremacist moves into their town, the residents of Leith, North Dakota do what they can to prevent him from taking control of the municipality.Documentary about Craig Cobb that will make you want to punch your screen. I can't tell you how much hate I have for this sorry excuse for a man, and his ilk. 7/10
- DirectorPete DocterRonnie Del CarmenStarsAmy PoehlerBill HaderLewis BlackAfter young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.Adorable. Funny. Sad. Well done. Watched this one twice in one day. 7/10
- DirectorFritz KierschStarsPeter HortonLinda HamiltonR.G. ArmstrongA young couple is trapped in a remote town where a dangerous religious cult of children believes that everyone over age 18 must be killed.It's been decades since I've seen this one. It's still creepy, but the special effects and the age of the movie make it almost funny to watch now. 3/10
- DirectorDan KraussStarsMonica BhargavaJessica ZitterWitness the wrenching emotions that accompany end-of-life decisions as doctors, patients and families in a hospital ICU face harrowing choices.Found this on Netflix, thought it would be interesting to watch. It wasn't. It was disjointed, had absolutely no story-line whatsoever. It bounced back and forth between patients so often, it was hard to keep track of who was who. For a 25 minute short, they did a lousy job, in my opinion. 3/10
- DirectorKirby DickStarsAndrea PinoAnnie ClarkClaire PotterAn exposé of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the devastating toll they take on students and their families.This documentary goes into excellent detail about the epidemic of rape on college campuses around the country. Women all over the country come forward to tell their stories of how they were raped, and how the colleges covered it up and tried to sweep it under the rug. It shows the bravery of a couple of women who organized to bring awareness, help those who have been raped, and teach others how to get justice through Title IX.
This documentary is important for both parents and students to watch. 8/10 - DirectorJen SenkoStarsGlenn BeckEric BoehlertDavid BrockAfter her dad shifts his politics from left to right, his daughter tries to understand what happened.Excellent documentary about how Faux "news" and other right-wing media can turn a once loving, thoughtful, compassionate person into a fearful, hate-mongering, brain-dead person. It's really sad and scary, but it does have a good ending. 8/10
- DirectorAdam ShankmanStarsJennifer LopezMatthew McConaugheyBridgette Wilson-SamprasMary Fiore is San Francisco's most successful supplier of romance and glamor. She knows all the tricks. She knows all the rules. But then she breaks the most important rule of all: she falls in love with the groom.I can't believe it took me this long to watch this movie. It was a very cute rom-com, and very much needed in my life at this moment. Some really funny moments, and a good bit of chemistry. Not a great movie, by any means, predictable as could be, but lighthearted fun and worth the watch if you haven't seen it. 7/10
- DirectorDon ArgottSheena M. JoyceStarsAdam PallyMegan NeuringerBobby Spears Jr.Jeff and Anne, two close friends and co-workers, are embarrassingly unlucky at love. They hatch a plan to transform themselves over the course of a sex-and-alcohol-fueled summer.Horribly awkward movie. It does get better about halfway through, then takes a nosedive about 3/4 of the way through, then has a decent ending. Supposed to be a rom-com, but there wasn't a whole lot of "com" about it. If you stay to the end, there are outtakes in the credits, which were funnier than the movie.
Also, if you live in SE PA, you'll recognize a few places, which was a bit of a surprise. 5/10 - DirectorClint EastwoodStarsLeonardo DiCaprioArmie HammerNaomi WattsJ. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life.Interesting story. Seems J Edgar Hoover was a brilliant *beep* It's a shame he wasn't a more likable person, but then I guess he wouldn't have been able to accomplish what he did. 7/10
- DirectorKatherine BrooksStarsErin KellyDiane GaidryLaura BreckenridgeThe intelligent Annabelle starts in an elite Catholic girls' boarding high school after being expelled from the previous 2 schools. She's open about being lesbian. She's attracted to her teacher, Simone.Sweet and sad story. Pretty awful acting by all but the 2 lead female characters. 5/10
- DirectorMichele JosueStarsMichele JosueJudy ShepardZeina BarkawiFriends and family reflect on the life and death of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, who was murdered in a targeted homophobic attack in Wyoming in 1998.It took me a while to work up the courage to watch this, as I knew it would tear me to pieces. It wasn't as heartbreaking as I'd expected it to be, but it was still difficult. We must never forgot Matthew Shepard, and must always strive to make this world a place where everyone is safe. I think Bill Clinton said it best: "Hate and prejudice are not American values."
- DirectorGregory HoblitStarsRichard GereLaura LinneyEdward NortonThe murder of a high and mighty archbishop leads to the involvement of Martin Vail, Chicago's best attorney. As he studies the suspects, he becomes convinced of certain aspects, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.Well done, but entirely predictable. Richard Gere looks stunning, as usual. Edward Norton is always creepy. Great cast, good acting. 7/10
- DirectorFernando González MolinaStarsMario CasasAdriana UgarteMacarena GarcíaAfter the death of her father, a young Spanish woman discovers a partial letter. As she searches for the answers, she embarks on a journey that takes her back to Africa, where she unfolds the secrets of her family.Wow. Wow. Wow! What a powerful movie. So sad, on so many levels. This is a very long movie, at nearly 3 hours, and it's subtitled, so prepare for a long "read". The story is a bit of fiction mixed with some truth about the area and the time. It spans 2 generations. This one will stick with me for a very long time. 8/10
- DirectorMarya CohnStarsEmily VanCampCourtney DanielsJordan LageSet in the world of New York publishing, a young book editor is forced to confront a troubling chapter from her past when a bestselling author re-enters her life.Sad, but great story. I'm not fond of movies that bounce back and forth between the present and the past, but this one worked well. I don't think it could have been done any other way, to be honest. 7/10
- DirectorGaspar NoéStarsAomi MuyockKarl GlusmanKlara KristinMurphy is an American living in Paris who enters a highly sexually and emotionally charged relationship with Electra. Unaware of the effect it will have on their relationship, they invite their pretty neighbor into their bed.I'm not even sure where to begin with this one. Artsy, dark, intense, sad, disjointed. Oh, and the title should just be called "Sex", because that's what it was 90% of the time. This has an NR rating, but it probably qualifies as X rated. Very graphic sex scenes.
The story itself is emotionally depressing. It's sometimes hard to follow. And the dialogue is extremely quiet, save for a few outrageously loud scenes. I had my tv turned up to full blast just to barely hear the majority of the movie. 5/10 - DirectorJeremy KonnerStarsJohnny DeppRon HowardAlfred MolinaFunny or Die presents a satirical rendition of Donald Trump's 1987 best selling business book, The Art of the Deal.I have to agree with Ron Howard, that was horrific! LOL So bad, it's funny.