Movie Review: “Stuntwomen”
My review of a documentary about a dangerous profession that’s supposed to be hidden, but becomes even more impressive when you see how the work is done — and the women who do it.
The Miracle Of “Fiddler On The Roof”
I have a history with “Fiddler On The Roof” going back to when I was 8 or 9. That’s why I got such a kick out of a documentary about the show, from its origins on Broadway to its appeal all around the world and across cultures.
POTD: Wag The Virus
Picture Of The Day: The last thing Trump wanted was for COVID-19 to continue getting a lot of attention. His contracting the disease obliterated that. But I bet there’s a White House staffer studying this movie and making secret plans.
Movie Review: “Enola Holmes”
My review of a movie that introduces the teenage sister of Sherlock Holmes (played by Millie Bobby Brown), who’s forced to play detective when her mother goes missing.
Movie Review: “The Glorias”
My review of “The Glorias” (now streaming on Prime Video), in which Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, and two other actresses play the feminist icon Gloria Steinem in a too-long retelling of her life story.
Movie Review: “Unpregnant”
Here’s my review of a movie about a Missouri high schooler who finds herself pregnant, then has to travel to Albuquerque for an abortion, so she enlists a former friend to make the road trip with her. It will be on my Best Movies Of 2020 list.
Movie Review: “Kajillionaire”
Here’s my review of a new movie about two low-level grifters who are barely making it day to day, and the odd scams they try to pull off just to get by with their twenty-something daughter, who’s never known another life.
What I’m Watching
After being disappointed by a couple of new streaming series, we found documentaries about two fascinating show business figures whose work we’ve long admired — Sidney Lumet and Dabney Coleman. Here are my reviews.