Home OFF the Grid (Film Review: “Leave No Trace”)
- By Norma
- April 26, 2019
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A father and daughter’s solitary existence deep in the woods is fractured when the outside world forces them into society. Continue Reading →
Girlfriend or Guardian? (Series Review: “Quicksand”)
- By Norma
- April 19, 2019
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In the aftermath of a school shooting, a well-liked Swedish girl is tried for murder. . . A riveting series about a disturbing relationship marked by conflicted loyalties. Continue Reading →
The Jewish Problem (Film Review: “They Are Everywhere”)
- By Norma
- April 12, 2019
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A timely comedy that takes no prisoners in its sendup of Jewish stereotypes through the ages, refracted through a modern lens and playing out in disturbing ways across France and beyond. Continue Reading →
Ponderosa Mafia (Series Review: “Yellowstone”)
- By Norma
- April 5, 2019
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Kevin Costner smolders as the conflicted magnate of the largest cattle ranch in the U.S., whose family code more reflects The Godfather than Bonanza. Is he Ben Cartwright or Don Corleone on horseback? Continue Reading →
Dancing Girl (Film Review: “Girl”)
- By Norma
- March 29, 2019
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An intense portrait of a transgender teen in Belgium whose only wish is to be a ballerina. . . based on a true story. Continue Reading →
Gangs of Siena -or- Corruption on Bareback (Documentary Review: “Palio”)
- By Norma
- March 22, 2019
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Il Palio di Siena is the oldest horse race in Italy. And as the fascinating documentary, Palio makes crystal clear, it’s not so much a race as it is a game. You don’t bet on the horse; it’s all about the jockey. Continue Reading →
Meet The Family (Film Review: “Junebug”)
- By Norma
- March 15, 2019
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A modest little movie that rises to the ranks of minor masterpiece, Junebug is one of the most critically acclaimed and loved films in recent memory, and the performance that put Amy Adams’ star squarely on the map. Continue Reading →