While there are certain directors or actors whose movies I will watch as soon as they are available, I am less loyal to film studios. The one […]
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‘Frybread Face and Me’ tells a specific but relatable story
My family lived near my maternal grandparents, so many of my early memories include them. Summer nights swimming in the pool and listening to the sound of […]
‘May December’ not an easy watch, but worth it
In one of my favorite television shows, “Ted Lasso,” one character asks another if his partner makes him a better man. It is meant to shock him […]
‘Quiz Lady’ is a safe bet for a fun time
This has been a banner year for comedic films starring women and I am here for it. We had “No Hard Feelings,” “Joy Ride” and “Bottoms,” all […]
‘Pain Hustlers’ selling an important story in a forgettable way
In the early days of what would come to be known as the opioid crisis, someone close to me was caught up in it. They were legally […]
‘Slotherhouse’ follows B-movie tradition of absurd fun
I’ve always loved when Stephen King writes about characters going to the Saturday matinees to watch hours of B-horror for a quarter. My first introduction to the […]
‘Totally Killer’ balances horror and humor
Have you ever wondered, “What if they made ‘Back to the Future’ today, and also made it a slasher?” I’ll be honest, that had never occurred to […]
‘Flora and Son’ shows how music can connect us
My son and I have a tradition where if we both really love a television show, we’ll try to watch it together. Since we don’t live in […]
‘No One Will Save You’ solid alien thriller
I have never been someone who has been at a loss for words. In elementary school, my report card always had some version of “talks too much” […]
‘A Million Miles Away’ shows sacrifices for success
The newspaper at my high school released an end of year edition that had a questionnaire for outgoing seniors, asking where they saw themselves in the next […]
