One of the sweetest films I’ve seen in a long time, Stan and Ollie captures the essence of the deep friendship which made the cinematic exploits of Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly) so memorable and touching. […]
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The Favourite (2018) ☆ ☆ ☆
My mother-in-law saw this movie and never realized that it is a comedy. Such are its serious subject matter, viperish tone, mean-spirited hijinks and deadly consequences, that it defies traditional categorization. It is a fascinating, darkly humorous, absolutely troubling glimpse […]
Continue reading »On the Basis of Sex (2018) ☆ ☆ ☆
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has emerged as an unlikely cultural icon, and this movie is intended to depict the origins of her progressive appeal. But it is also designed to contribute to her legacy, and this close alignment makes me a […]
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