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| Mark Rylance stars in The Phantom of the Open |
Steve Martin: A Documentary in Two Pieces - 4 Stars - APPLE - March 29, 2024. Steve Martin receives the documentary he deserves, divided into his rock star days, film career, and current third act. Delightful.
Oppenheimer - 4 Stars - STREAMING - PRIME - July 21, 2023 - The rise and fall of a great man. In this case, J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb ending WWII. Ambition, guilt and genius build him up and tear him down. A brilliant true life epic.
Perfect Days - 4 Stars - December 1, 2023 - HULU - STREAMING - A beautifully simple story of a Tokyo public toiler cleaner and why he chooses the life he leads. Will stay with you long after watching.
Remembering Gene Wilder - 4 Stars - March 15, 2024 - NETFLIX - STREAMING - Surprisingly moving story of actor Gene Wilder's life - with much narration by Wilder - and career highlights of films worth seeing again.
Jim Henson Idea Man - 4 Stars - May 18, 2024 - STREAMING - DISNEY PLUS - Ron Howard pays tribute to the genius of the man who invented the Muppets.
The Zone of Interest - 4 Stars - February 2, 2024 - STREAMING - NETFLIX - The Auschwitz Commandant and his family live a beautiful life while millions die on the other side of their garden wall. Powerful and un-nerving.
Fancy Dance - 3 1/2 Stars - June 28, 2024 - STREAMING - APPLE PLUS - Lily Gladstone searches for her missing sister, on the run with her niece in a compelling watch covering elements of culture, crime, noir, and road adventure.
Thelma - 3 1/2 Stars - June 20, 2024 - THEATERS - June Squibb as senior citizen out to get even with the cyber thief who scams her.
Hit Man - 3 1/2 Stars - May 24, 2024 - STREAMING - NETFLIX - Geek posing as hit man gets involved with fem fatale who wants to off her husband. Delightful update of Double Indemnity with charismatic Glen Powell and sultry Adria Arjona.
Killers of the Flower Moon - 3 Stars - NETFLIX - October 20, 2023 - APPLE - Moments of brilliance recreate story of 1920s murder of Osage Indians for their oil wealth. Martin Scorsese takes too long and tacks on a jarring ending.
Boys in the Boat - 2 1/2 Stars - PRIME - December 25, 2023 - depression era rowing team goes to the Olympics. By the numbers inspiring sports story.
Wicked Little Letters - 2 Stars - PRIME - March 29, 2024. Olivia Coleman and Jesse Buckley do their breath to breathe life into the slight story of a proper English woman who receives vile expletive filled letters and blames her neighbor. Slight stuff for two great actresses.
Poor Things - 2 Stars - HULU - December 8, 2023 - Update of Bride of Frankenstein, this time she discovers sex. Big Oscar winner, but I pass.
