‘Theory of Everything’ shows how powerful and noble the human spirit can be, despite disabilities. To read my entire review, click on the movie title.
Citizen Four (2014)
A doc shows in real time whistleblower Edward Snowden’s interview in Hong Kong & journalists working to challenge the US’s secret spying on its own citizens & foreign leaders.
Low Down (2014)
A jazz musician father’s addiction to heroin keeps him from being the loving father for his daughter that he wants to be, but she keeps loving him.
Mockingjay: Part 1 (2014)
I’m recommending the newest film in this hit series (4 of 5 stars). Click the movie title to read my entire review.
Whiplash (2014)
A jazz teacher, using cruel methods to push his percussionist student to achieve perfection, raises the question of what happened to kindness & inspiration?
Glen Campbell … I’ll Be Me (2014)
This documentary follows Glen Campbell & his family on his “Farewell Tour” after announcing that he had Alzheimer’s disease. A powerful tribute to love & courage!
Rosewater (2014)
This true story about a young Journalist imprisoned in Iran is both suspenseful and thought provoking. Click the movie title to read my entire review.
Dead Man Walking (1995)
A nun risks upsetting her colleagues, her family, & parents of two dead lovers by becoming the spiritual counselor to the vain man who raped & killed them.
Film Capsules November 2014
Readers who send out newsletters or produce church bulletins are welcome to reprint any or all of these mini-reviews, the one stipulation being that at the end they include © Edward McNulty, Visual Parables. Click onto a title to see the longer review. St. Vincent Rated PG-13. Romans 4:17a. Bill Murray is perfect as the …
Before I Go to Sleep (2014)
A victim of an attack, robbed her of her memory, is torn between her doctor & her husband–can she trust either one as she seeks the name of her attacker?