Full of heart, humor and horrible singing Florence Foster Jenkins never makes a mockery of the famous (or infamous) woman who sold out Carnegie Hall at the age of 76. The film delicately presents the untalented yet aspiring Opera singer who genuinely loved music and had the resources to pursue her dreams in spite of many challenges.
August 19, 2016
Florence Foster Jenkins Film Review
August 11, 2016
Pete's Dragon Film Review
David Lowery’s Pete’s Dragon is a warm, and sentimental palate cleanser that allowed me to laugh out loud, shed a tear, and carry on. With challenging, emotional, and weird films filling my brain lately (The Lobster, Free State of Jones, and Swiss Army Man) this re-imagining of the original 1977 live-action-animated-musical that I loved as a kid was gentle on my eyes, ears, and emotions.
August 3, 2016
Captain Fantastic Film Review: Meeting the World
Brimming with intelligence, tragedy, comedy, and social commentary, Captain Fantastic is a story of a family discovering the world and making their own sense of it- and so far I think it’s my favorite movie of the year.
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