Saltburn

‘Saltburn’ is a dark comedy and unsettling at times but it has an appreciative art form. The story is about a dark obsession and I felt the film takes you out of your comfort zone and into an atypical twilight zone. ‘Saltburn’ has a well-crafted narrative and captures the essence of British cinema. The film is set in quintessential England and…

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Poor Things

‘Poor Things’ is a spellbinding film that propels the audience into the Frankenstein-like evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone). The film is  smartly crafted to intentionally be odd, quirky, and unsettling. ‘Poor Things’ not only redefines the boundaries of storytelling but also showcases the brilliant interconnection of direction, cast, and crew.  The filmmaking prowess displayed in ‘Poor Things’ is fantastic. Directorial choices,…

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Home Alone

Home Alone is arguably the quintessential modern day holiday film that could only come from the exceptionally gifted mind of the late writer/director/producer, John Hughes. In my opinion, this film hasn’t “aged” at all and is still artistically and cinematically relevant even today. Macaulay Culkin is brilliant as Kevin McCallister, the scared yet empowered young…

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The Polar Express

‘The Polar Express’ is a charming and timeless “cinemagic” experience and easily my favorite Christmas movie. ‘The Polar Express’ is based off of Chris Van Allsburg children’s book and the story revolves around a young boy, who is coming to an age where he is doubting Santa Claus’ existence. One night a magical train destined…

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Shrinking

‘Shrinking’ is a solid production that brings deeply meaningful and hard-to-talk-about topics into a format that feels lighthearted with laugh-out-loud moments. The show is beautifully written and the storyline tugs at your heartstrings with tenderness. ‘Shrinking’ is thought-provoking and allows me to reflect on overall themes of love, friendship, and family. The humor is ingenious with cleverly crafted…

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The Killer

‘The Killer’ is a film that journeys into the mind of a killer – systematic, mechanical, emotionless, and merciless. It is a gripping thriller that weaves an intricate tapestry of suspense and tension. The storyline is a labyrinth of unexpected twists exploring the human psyche and is expertly crafted to keep the audience guessing until…

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Nope

Summary: Two siblings running a horse ranch in California discover something sinister in the skies above, while the owner of an adjacent theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon. Thoughts: “Nope” was an interesting movie! Peele seems to be testing boundaries in the horror genre and has some smart twists. Keke Palmer…

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Pinocchio

Geppetto’s beloved puppet, Pinocchio, embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. With Jiminy Cricket as his conscience guide, Pinocchio must be brave. loyal, and honest to make his greatest wish come true. I simply loved Pinocchio. I love the animated classic and I love this live action movie! One of the cutest…

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Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is expertly crafted, brilliantly edited and powerfully acted. It is not just a film, it is a testimony to the art of storytelling and the mastery of cinematic craft from a true genius, Martin Scorsese. The movie is based on a true story of the first official FBI…

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To Leslie

‘To Leslie’ tells the journey of an alcoholic woman battling her demons. Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) wins $190,000 in the lottery but soon blows it all. She abandons her 13-year-old son, James (Owen Teague), leaving him to her sister, Nancy (Allison Janney), and Nancy’s boyfriend, Dutch (Stephen Root). I think Andrea Riseborough gives a great performance…

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