Romance

Suite Française | Movie Review

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The romantic WWII drama based on Irène Némirovsky’s novel is interestingly brought to the screen by Saul Dibb and glamorized by its international cast, that includes Michelle Williams, Matthias Schoenaerts, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lambert Wilson & Margot Robbie. The film’s premise is in the early years of a Nazi-occupied France, where Lucile Angellier (Michelle Williams) … Continue reading Suite Française | Movie Review

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review

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Loosely based on F. Scoot Fitzgerald's short story of the same name The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher (Gone Girl) and stars Brad Pitt, Taraji P. Henson, Cate Blanchett, & Tilda Swinton. Premise: Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backward with bizarre consequences. Review: The Curious Case of … Continue reading The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review

The Theory of Everything | Movie Review

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Based on Jane W. Hawking’s memoir Traveling To Infinity: My Life With Stephen, The Theory of Everything stars Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones and was directed by James Marsh. Premise: The relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Review: I expected this movie to be an overly romanticized sugar-coated version of Jane and Stephen Hawking That’s … Continue reading The Theory of Everything | Movie Review

Love, Rosie (Movie Review) | Eerily familiar if you’ve lived a little

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Premise: Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, so they couldn’t possibly be right for one another…or could they? When it comes to love, life, and making the right choices, these two are their own worst enemies. (Source: imdb) Review: I don’t like how this movie makes me feel, it reminds me of … Continue reading Love, Rosie (Movie Review) | Eerily familiar if you’ve lived a little

Marley & Me (Movie Review) | Nice family drama with a comedic touch

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Based on the eponymous memoir by John Grogan, Marley & Me was directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) and stars Jennifer Aniston (Friends) & Owen Wilson (Midnight in Paris). Premise: A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. Review: The first time I saw this movie I wasn’t transcended by it. … Continue reading Marley & Me (Movie Review) | Nice family drama with a comedic touch

What If / The F Word (Movie Review) | Quirky, funny, and realistic

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Based on Toothpaste and Cigars by T.J. Dawe and Michael Rinaldi, The F Word is a romantic comedy directed by Michael Dowse and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park & Adam Driver. Plot: Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they … Continue reading What If / The F Word (Movie Review) | Quirky, funny, and realistic

TV Review: About a boy

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Based on the best-selling Nick Hornby novel comes the series “About a Boy,” it’s a different kind of coming-of-age story created for television by Jason Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”). The series stars Minnie Driver, David Walton, Al Madrigal, Annie Mumolo & Benjamin Stockham. Premise: Will Freeman lives a charmed existence. After writing a hit song, he was … Continue reading TV Review: About a boy