Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, the person behind other popular and well-executed comedies such as The Holiday (2006) and Something’s Gotta Give (2003); I had high hopes for The Intern. Starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, my favourite thing about Meyers’ movie has to be the story of the unexpected friendship between De … Continue reading THE INTERN (2015): For The Comedy & Unexpected Friendship→
The High Note is the story of Maggie (Dakota Johnson), an overworked personal assistant who has a decision to make. A choice about what she wants her future to look like, and her vision involves her superstar singer boss, Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross). Directed by Nisha Ganatra; The High Note is for me, at … Continue reading THE HIGH NOTE (2020): The Things I Liked…→
An interesting character study is what I was expecting director Benjamin Ree’s documentary The Painter and the Thief to be; the story of Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova. Specifically the unexpected bond she forms with Karl Bertil-Nordland, the troubled man who stole her paintings from a gallery in broad daylight. Ree’s film is indeed a good … Continue reading THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF (2020): The Things I Liked…→
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Klaus (2019). Klaus is the story of the friendship between a postman and a toymaker named Klaus. An unexpected friendship that eventually results in the delivery of a sleigh full of holiday traditions. Directed by Sergio Pablos; Klaus stars Joan Cusack, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons and Jason Schwartzman. I … Continue reading KLAUS (2019): New Trailer From Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, Joan Cusack, Jason Schwartzman…→
I was drawn to director John Butler’s Papi Chulo, a drama / comedy about a lonely weatherman’s relationship with a Latino immigrant worker because I love stories of beautiful, unexpected friendships. Especially humorous ones with engaging dialogue. Starring Matt Bomer and Alejandro Patiño, the beautiful friendship at the core of Papi Chulo delivers some funny … Continue reading PAPI CHULO (2018): The Things I Liked…→