Based on the incredibly inspiring true story, two sisters who swim competitively leave flee their war-torn country in order to train for the Olympics. Sara and Yusra Mardini’s journey as refugees is haunting and courageous. They swam alongside their boat from Syria to Greece. I haven't watched a movie that moved me in a while … Continue reading The Swimmers
Tag: Drama
White Noise
Don’t you hate it when you have to evacuate because of a chemical leak? Based on the book of the same name by Don DeLillo, Professor Gladney (Adam Driver), his new wife (THE Greta Gerwig), and his family are forced to leave their home because of a toxic cloud headed towards their town. This movie … Continue reading White Noise
Jack Ryan Season 3
https://youtu.be/c3lQ53e2j6Q Jack is back (back again)! Jim from The Office just can’t stop himself from trying to save the day. This time it’s to foil the plot of Russian extremists who want to start the next world war. The parallels to the current Ukraine-Russia crisis are noted by the producers of the show. This was … Continue reading Jack Ryan Season 3
Banshees of Inisherin
Don’t you hate when someone doesn’t want to be your friend anymore. On the remote island off the shores of Ireland in the 1920s, two best friends are at odds but only one knows why. Collin Farrell plays the dumped friend and it’s entertaining to watch him try and win his friend (Mad-Eye Moody from … Continue reading Banshees of Inisherin
The Fabelmans
For years I’ve been waiting for Steven Spielberg to write an autobiography. I should have known that it would be in movie form! The Fabelmans was co-written and directed by Spielberg and is based on his childhood. It follows the fictitious Fabelman family from the 1950s to the late 60s, specifically from young Sammy’s perspective. … Continue reading The Fabelmans
Glass Onion
Back at it again, Daniel Craig has hung up his Bond suits for a southern drawl as he reprises his role as Detective Benoit Blanc. This time he's invited to a remote island to investigate the murder of Edward Norton, who hasn't died yet? This was Grade A comedy and just as creative and wacky … Continue reading Glass Onion
She Said
Warning: this movie portrays sexual harassment and assault investigations The year is 2016, Donald Trump just became president, Bill O’Reilly is fired from Fox and the woman’s movement erupted. Enter Meghan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, investigative journalists at the New York Times, who is tasked with looking into inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Kantor gets … Continue reading She Said
Tár
Trigger warning: movie discusses suicide If you thought Beethoven had a tough time, try being Cate Blanchett. Lydia Tár is a famous maestra for the Berlin Symphony. From the trailer, I thought this was going to be a physiological thriller but I was wrong. It’s a very slow and detailed account of the day-to-day of … Continue reading Tár
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Trigger warning: documentary contains discussions of self-harm, depression, anxiety, and mental illness Selena Gomez is just like everyone else; a complex person. From stardom so young to growing up in the limelight it took a toll on who she was. Following her from 2016 through 2020, see what was happening behind closed doors when she … Continue reading Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Father Stu
I know what you’re thinking, ANOTHER Mark Wahlberg biopic. Who else can he play?! Well, this time it’s a foul-mouthed, alcoholic, aspiring actor who wants to become a priest. Based on a true story, Stu Long realized through a near-death experience that God has given him a second chance. With disapproval from his mom and … Continue reading Father Stu
Amsterdam
Loosely based on true events, two WW1 veterans (Christian Bale and John David Washington) and Margot Robbie take it upon themselves to solve the murder of a beloved army general. The better Batman (Bale) is a disheveled doctor that helps veterans back from battle with experimental medication and little Denzel (Washington) is an attorney. All … Continue reading Amsterdam
Luckiest Girl Alive
Trigger warning: movie contains scenes of rape and a school shooting Mila Kunis and a movie based on a book, that's all I thought going into this one. Well, buckle up because it's a much more serious and gut-wrenching movie than expected. Ani Fanelli is just trying to upgrade her career and marry her dream … Continue reading Luckiest Girl Alive
