“The Phantom Of The Open”
Six years ago, a movie called “Eddie The Eagle” told the story of a goofy guy who was the first Englishman to qualify for the Winter Olympics in ski jumping — a sport he knew little about. Despite Eddie finishing last in all his events, he became a...
Movie Review: “Lightyear”
“In 1995, Andy got a toy. That toy is from his favorite movie. This is that movie.” That’s the opening graphic in “Lightyear,” Pixar’s new entry in the “Toy Story” cinematic universe, an animated adventure centered on space ranger...
“Good Luck To You, Leo Grande”
Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) is a sex worker hired by Nancy Stokes (Emma Thompson), a widowed former teacher who was never satisfied by her husband. Now, she wants to experience what it’s like to be with a man whose job is merely to give her pleasure. But when...
Movie Review: “Operation Mincemeat”
Thanks to a tip from my sister-in-law Abby, I watched “Operation Mincemeat” on Netflix this week. It’s the story of a giant deception dreamed up in 1943 by British spies to fool Hitler into believing the Allies would mount an assault on the shores of...