| Title |
Year |
Rating |
Rank |
Review |
| Hidden Figures | 2016 | 100 | 1 | (full review) - My pic for BEST FILM OF 2016 is HIDDEN FIGURES. I've seen it twice and I've cried tears of joy each time. I'm so glad these amazing women with incredible minds, have now been publicly recognized for their gifts and talents which contributed to our country's space travel. But it's also a good movie too in terms of heart,pacing,characters,music & joy! | | Promising Young Woman | 2020 | 93 | 2 | (full review) | | Room | 2015 | 93 | 2 | (full review) - One of the things that impressed me most about the film was it doesn't lose momentum or make a wrong turn once the pair are freed; nor does it feel like the confinement is just a build up to their freedom; instead, in my opinion, it's evenly paced and really good storytelling! Actually, the best thing I've seen all year! | | Girls Trip | 2017 | 90 | 4 | (full review) - #GirlsTrip is definitely worth a trip to the movies & @TiffanyHaddish is to @girlstripmovie what @melissamccarthy was to Bridesmaids! | | Colossal | 2016 | 88 | 5 | (full review) - It isn’t a rom/com, although the director wanted two names which evoked that genre so he could play within it in unexpected ways. But it’s also not entirely a monster movie or what the Japanese call a Kaiju, like Godzilla flicks and the likes; although that is more what Vigalondo set out to make, only he figured out a smarter way to not only make the storyline more interesting than a traditional Kaiju, he also was able to keep the budget low, as we mainly experience the Monster through media - cellphones, Youtube, TV, so you don’t need to see it stomping around with a crazy amount of CGI to make an impact. | | Hello, My Name Is Doris | 2016 | 84 | 6 | (full review) - If John were a balding, over-weight, lonely guy in his 40's, you'd be like, well, I don't think the age difference matters that much. But John is good looking, cool, and holds a key position in the company where she works in accounting, a left over from the previous company. He's just so far out of her league and yet... | | Sicario | 2015 | 83 | 7 | (full review) | | Florence Foster Jenkins | 2016 | 80 | 8 | (full review) - Rounding out the whimsy is Cosme McMoon (Simon Helberg, Big Bang Theory) who gets hired as Jenkins' pianist, unaware at first of her "unique" talent. Once again Florence is able to buy someone's loyalty, and yet again, Mr. McMoon genuinely wishes to be in her good graces over and above his generous salary, as Florence's love of music and life is simply infectious. | | Miss Sloane | 2016 | 80 | 8 | (full review) - Sloane is always impeccably put together, but she's flawed: can't sleep, pops pills, pushes herself too the limit, expects too much from those around her and pays for sex (Jake Lacy), but you love her cause she's brilliant. We don't have to wait until June to see a Wonder Woman movie, Jessica Chastain as Miss Elizabeth Sloane will leave you in awe! | | Joy | 2015 | 75 | 10 | (full review) - I've read some of the criticism of "Joy", most critics feel it's messy, unfocused and falls way short of Russell's "The Fighter" which brought great drama with equal humor. "Silver Linings Playbook" (set in Philly)which had such unexpected charm and romance. "American Hustle" which created a definitive look and feel with wonderfully off kilter pacing and humor, so I can't argue the "Joy" criticisms entirely. But of the four, I most identify with Joy. | | Pitch Perfect 2 | 2015 | 75 | 10 | (full review) - We had a blast talking about this cameo packed sequel during our dinner and a movie video post! | | Trainwreck | 2015 | 75 | 10 | (full review) - About 6 months ago I heard my sister cracking up and figured she was watching Comedy Central - which when the day that Comcast is finally forced to allow us the ability to pick and choose channels, CC will be one of her 10, although, without Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, it will no longer be her top choice. So anyway, I went to see what was so funny and it was an Amy Schumer standup special "Mostly Sex Stuff" (2012), but I didn't know that at the time cause I'd never heard of Amy Schumer. Next thing you know ... | | Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | 2016 | 75 | 10 | (full review) - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is funny, the kind of comedy I like, where the tone is laced with the humor of the situation, rather than situational comedy. I didn't see the Tina Fey/Amy Poehler Christmas release Sisters; that to me looks like something I'd only watch on a Saturday at midnight on VH1, while flicking to reruns of Castle on the commercials. But I did see Admission (click for T&T post) and This is Where I Leave You (click for T&T post) and although neither of those movies did well at the box office, what they have in common with "WTF" is the fact that Tina Fey makes a very likable protagonist. | | 20th Century Women | 2016 | 70 | 14 | (full review) - Annette Bening has a very nuanced role in 20th Century Women, on the one hand she’s a Birkenstock wearing liberal, who is open to the changing world; and on the other, she’s a product of a more conservative time when parents didn’t really allow their children to really get to know them. | | Atomic Blonde | 2017 | 70 | 14 | (full review) - Fashion & Fight Porn does not a good movie make, but it's hard not to get a kick out of Charlize Theron | | Ghostbusters | 2016 | 70 | 14 | (full review) - As a kid in 1984, I was as in love with the original Ghostbusters as the rest of the nation. And I'm sure at some point I watched it again in the 90's; but when I tried to watch it again this past weekend (had to pay $1.99, can't believe Netflix didn't have it for free) to prepare myself for the reboot, I didn't feel like it held up. Amusing, but not nearly as dear to me as I thought it was. Now after seeing this 2016 Ghostbusters, in comparison, it makes the original Ghostbusters pure genius. | | Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, The | 2014 | 70 | 14 | (full review) - For me, The Hunger Games is an alright movie franchise, it probably would hold even less appeal for me if I didn't like Jennifer Lawrence so much - she's got a quality that's part girl from the wrong side of the tracks, without cheap skin or hair; she seems sensible and mature, and at the same time, fun and fresh; she's got edge without the apathy of a Kristen Stewart. In other words, she has the presence to carry off a movie that's mostly production and atmosphere. | | DUFF, The | 2015 | 61 | 18 | | | Brooklyn | 2015 | 60 | 19 | (full review) - Screenwriter Nick Hornby observes: | | Bling Ring, The | 2013 | 52 | 20 | (full review) - I don't get the sense from these kids that they revere these stars or their lifestyles, there's very little fan obsession. To me it seemed the only reason they broke into famous people's homes, rather than just rich people's places (which does happen on one occasion), was because it was so easy to find out from Hollywood Gossip sites when these celebs would be away. | | Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, The | 2015 | 50 | 21 | (full review) - Katniss is hospitalized 3 times in this one movie and never does it advance the plot. I will say the scenes leading to the climax were pretty exciting as a small contingency, including Katniss, still slightly brainwashed Peeta, Gale, Finnick and a few others | | How to Be Single | 2016 | 28 | 22 | (full review) - I was going to skip seeing this movie, but the preview screening coincided with a friend's birthday, so I decided it would work for a dinner and a movie birthday celebration. Much to our surprise we really enjoyed it!!! The trailer throws the humor off. Those scenes seen in context, are funny. What's worse, the trailer eliminates the true warmth of the movie. You don't have to be a Millennial in the age of swiping left to appreciate these characters. If you are a fan of |
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