MYMNK: “All Is Bright”
The newest addition to my Movies You Might Not Know list is a 2013 drama starring Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd that I had never heard of until recently. Here’s my full review.
Problemista
This is the most Tilda Swinton movie I’ve ever seen. Like Scorsese’s “After Hours,” it is filled with characters and situations I hope to never encounter in real life. Here’s my review.
Hits, Flops, And Other Illusions
This memoir by director Ed Zwick (who made “Glory,” “Blood Diamond,” “About Last Night” and lots of other movies) is a great read. Here’s why, and a sample of the stories he shares.
One Life
Here’s my review of a new movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of Jewish kids from the Nazis during World War II — a story he kept secret for 50 years.
A Song For Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day, let’s watch the four Marx Brothers sing “Everyone Says I Love You.” The object of their affection is the same woman — except for Harpo.
Suncoast
If you enjoy reading my scathing reviews of very bad movies, you’ll like this look at “Suncoast,” which wastes the talents of Laura Linney, Nico Parker, and Woody Harrelson.
Norman Jewison
I was saddened to hear of the death of Norman Jewison this week at age 97, which has me thinking about the amazing films he directed, including these.
The Last Repair Shop
Here’s a movie that put a big smile on my face. It’s about the craftspeople who repair musical instruments for kids in Los Angeles schools. You can watch this likely Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject right here.