Andrea’s Angle | “About My Father” – Fantastically Funny
As soon as I saw the trailers, I wanted to see this film. With the hilarious scenes in the trailer...
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Andrea’s Angle | “Fast X” – Big Explosions, So-So Story
I’ve enjoyed most of the “Fast and Furious” films. Mostly I go for the action, but I also love the...
Andrea’s Angle | “It Ain’t Over” – Superb Depiction of a Cultural Icon
For me, I’d heard the name Yogi Berra, and I certainly knew of his association with baseball, but I wanted...
Andrea’s Angle | “Carmen” – Beautiful Performances, but Confusing
I was really looking forward to this film that reimagines the opera, Carmen. I love classical music and operatic dramas,...
Andrea’s Angle | “Book Club: The Next Chapter” – Fun and Endearing
One of the elements I liked the best when I was thinking about this film was that it focuses on...
Hamish Downie’s Playlist for May
Hamish Downie has a column that started back in December of 2021 as his Holiday playlist. It was so popular...
Andrea’s Angle | “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” – Beautifully Endearing
I grew up with Judy Blume in the seventies. I especially remember reading this book among others, and the scenes...
Andrea’s Angle | “Polite Society” – Jane Austen Meets Bollywood Fun
From the second I saw the trailers for this movie, I wanted to see it. It looked like a combination...
Andrea’s Angle | “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” – Fulfills Promise
When I saw the trailers for this film, it looked promising. I also happen to like Guy Ritchie’s style of...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Renfield” is Therapeutically Gory and Fun!
We all know of Dracula. He, and vampires in general, stand at the pinnacle of horror mythology. But what do...
Andrea’s Angle | “On a Wing and a Prayer” – Feel Good Story, Heavy-Handed Message
One of the main reasons I wanted to watch this film is I’ve always been a fan of Dennis Quaid....
Andrea’s Angle | “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” — Super Fun for Nintendo Fans
One of the reasons I wanted to see this film was that I grew up with Super Mario Bros. I...
Andrea’s Angle | “AIR” — Performances Soar
With AIR, I really had little doubt that this was a stellar cast. With the likes of Matt Damon and...
Andrea’s Angle | A Thousand and One” – Explores Found Family
A Thousand and One sounded like an interesting family drama. I was interested to see what they explored in this...
Hamish Downie’s Playlist for April
Hamish Downie has a new type of column that started backing December as his Holiday playlist. It was so popular...
Andrea’s Angle | “A Good Person” – Emotionally Gut-Wrenching
When I first heard about this film, I was excited. I have rarely watched a movie with Morgan Freeman in...
Andrea’s Angle | “Inside” – Artistic Performance
For this film, I admit to wanting to watch it merely to see Willem Dafoe, who is an excellent actor....
Andrea’s Angle | “Champions” – Heartwarming Win
When I saw the trailer for Champions, I appreciated that the filmmakers were attempting to make a film spotlighting diversity...
Andrea’s Angle | “Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre” – Funny and Quirky Characters
I have a soft spot for a Guy Ritchie movie. I usually know what to expect, fun characters, double-crosses, intrigue,...
Andrea’s Angle | “Creed III” – Emotional Knockout
True story, I’ve never seen all of Rocky. I’m not usually into movies about boxing. However, I was excited when...
Andrea’s Angle | “Cocaine Bear” – Uproariously Funny
Even the title of this film grabbed me. It sounded absurd but also like it would be hilarious. And with...
Andrea’s Angle | “Return to Seoul” – Emotional Rollercoaster
I love dramas that deal with intense subjects. In this film, the main character Freddie was adopted by a French...
Andrea’s Angle | “Of an Age” – Evokes Ageless Emotions
I adore stories that delve into love and emotion. I am a romantic at heart. From the first moment I...
Hamish Downie’s Playlist for February 2023
Hamish Downie has a new type of column that started backing December as his Holiday playlist. It was so popular...
Andrea’s Angle | “Knock at the Cabin” – Terrific Tension, Forced Narrative
I have a weak spot for M. Night Shyamalan films, ever since his first film …… I always look forward...
Andrea’s Angle | “One Fine Morning” – Fine But Slow
I’ve always had a soft spot for independent foreign films. So when I hear about one, like One Fine Morning,...
Andrea’s Angle | “Shotgun Wedding” Blows Up Comedy Target
From the first moment I saw the trailer, I was dying to see this movie. While I haven’t watched many...
Andrea’s Angle | “Turn Every Page – The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb” – Captures Two Literary Giants
I was intensely curious how a documentary that focuses on writing and books could be engaging. But I found this...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Son” – Tragic but Flat
In The Son, one of the reasons I was intrigued by the film is that it stars Hugh Jackman, but...
Andrea’s Angle | “Plane” – Action Soars
While I appreciate an action flick as much as the next person, I primarily wanted to see this because of...
Hamish Downie’s Playlist for January 2023
Hamish Downie has a new type of column that started backing December as his Holiday playlist. It was so popular...
Andrea’s Angle | “M3gan” – Killer Robot Creepy, Nothing New
When I first heard the concept of the film, I was excited by the idea. I tend to be selective...
Andrea’s Angle | “Living” – Exquisite Performances, Full of Life
When I heard of Living, I heard that it starred Bill Nighy. I’ve always loved any film that Bill Nighy...
Andrea’s Angle | “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” – Purr-fect Fun
I’ve always liked the “Shrek” franchise. I admit I love the spin on the fairytales, and while I haven’t loved...
Ben’s Holiday Breakdown | “A Christmas Story Christmas”
Imagine having had the perfect Christmas when you were a child. Imagine having made the perfect Christmas movie when you...
Andrea’s Angle | “Spoiler Alert” – Real Love Story
Spoiler Alert was a film I wanted to see immediately, despite knowing that the ending was tragic. However, I hoped...
Ben’s Book Breakdown | “C.H.A.R.O.N.” is a Cinematic Thriller!
Ex-priest Travis Dominick and former FBI agent and ex-military soldier Brent Lawson are called to a small town in Pennsylvania...
Hamish Downie’s Playlist for December 2022
Hamish Downie has a new type of column that started backing December as his Holiday playlist. It was so popular...
Andrea’s Angle | “Violent Night” – Santa Slays
I love Christmas movies. I also happen to love Die Hard and firmly state it is a Christmas movie. So...
Andrea’s Angle | “Nanny” – Beautiful and Strange
I was wildly interested in Nanny. It looked unusual and different. I also have found Anna Diop mesmerizing in other...
Ben’s Holiday Breakdown | “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”
A young Peter Quill and Kraglin are chatting about a holiday called Christmas. Yondu shows up and tells them he’ll...
