“All of Us Strangers” (2023) Drama Running Time: 106 minutes Written and directed by: Andrew Haigh Featuring: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy Mum: “I suppose we don't get to decide when it ends.” Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" is more than a film; it's an experience. It's a tapestry woven with threads of grief, love, and …
“The Holdovers” (2023) Drama Running Time: 125 minutes Written by: David Hemingson Directed by: Alexander Payne Featuring: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa Paul Hunham: “I find the world a bitter and complicated place. And it seems to feel the same way about me. You and I have that in common, I think.” Released in the latter half of …
“Bag of Bones” (2007) Horror Two Episodes Written by: Matt Venne Directed by: Mick Garris Featuring: Pierce Brosnan, Annabeth Gish, Melissa George, Anika Noni Rose and Caitlin Carmichael Tagline: “Beware the lake.” Critical Commentary Stephen King, the master of horror and suspense, has left an indelible mark on the literary and cinematic landscape with his prolific works. "Bag of Bones," a television mini-series …
“Alice, Darling” (2022) Drama Running Time: 89 minutes Written by: Alanna Francis Directed by: Mary Nighy Featuring: Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick and Wunmi Mosaku Simon: “What am I going to do without you…… my beautiful cow.” Released on the Apple Streaming platform is the drama “Alice, Darling” (2022) a film about a toxic and manipulative relationship and the …
“The Doors” (1991) Drama Running time: 141 minutes Written by: J. Randal Johnson and Oliver Stone Directed by: Oliver Stone Featuring: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley. ] Kevin Dillon and Kathleen Quinlan Ray Manzarek: “I feel the universe functioning perfectly but I'm still perfectly locked inside myself. Instead of oneness, I feel isolation.” Released recently on blu-ray and …
"White Boy Rick" (2018) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: Andy Weiss, Logan Miller & Noah Miller Directed by: Yann Demange Featuring: Matthew McConaughey, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry, Rory Cochrane, RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern and Piper Laurie Richard Wershe Sr.:"When I first saw you I knew you were going to be bigger than me." Critical Commentary The …
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"Green Book" (2018) Drama Running Time: 130 minutes Written by: Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie and Peter Farrelly Directed by: Peter Farrelly Featuring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Aliand Linda Cardellini Dr. Don Shirley:" So if I'm not black enough and if I'm not white enough, then tell me, Tony, what am I?" Every year around awards time many films …
"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" (2018) Drama Written by: Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty based on'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' by Lee Israel Directed by: Marielle Heller Featuring: Melissa McCarthy , Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Anna Deavere Smith, Stephen Spinella and Ben Falcone Lee Israel:"Jack Hock, you said?" Jack Hock:"That's me. The renegade, the rebel. Jack Hock, big cock." One of the cinematic highlights …
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"A Star Is Born" (2018) Drama Running Time: 135 minutes Written by: Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper and Will Fetters Directed by: Bradley Cooper Featuring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle and Sam Elliott Jackson Maine: "Can I tell you a secret?"[Ally looks over to him] Jackson Maine: "I think you might be a songwriter. And don't worry, I won't …
"Sicario: Day of the Soldado" (2018) Drama/Thriller Running Time: 122 minutes Written by: Taylor Sheridan Directed by: Stefano Sollima Featuring: Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Donovan, Isabela Moner, Catherine Keener, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Alejandro: [to Isabela] "You have no reason to trust me, but trusting me is how you’re going to survive." Critical Commentary: There is no doubt in my …
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