A United Kingdom (2016)
The young heir to the throne in Bechuanaland upsets Britain’s government when he marries a white woman & refuses the government’s demand to annul the marriage.
Maggie’s Plan (2016)
Unable to hold a man beyond 6 months, New Yorker Maggie plans to use a friend’s semen to conceive a child, but then meets aspiring author John, changing her plans.
The Great Santini (1979)
In 1961 a hotshot Marine pilot, frustrated by peace time, treats his children like soldiers, has issues with his teenaged son, but luckily has a loyal wife who holds the family together by love and understanding.
Metalhead (2013)
Grieving the death of her brother, Hera takes his guitar & all to become a metalhead, often acting out her anger inappropriately. Peace comes to her through an unconventional pastor & her mother, who has just let go of her own grief.
The Skeleton Twins (2014)
A small Halloween skeleton from their childhood, given by their father who killed himself, bonds twin Milo & Maggie as they struggle with their own suicidal despair.
Land of Plenty (2004)
Given recent headlines and renewed global conflict, I urge you to reach back and see Michelle Williams in Wim Wenders’ moving film. Click the title to read my entire review.
Begin Again (2013)
Five stars! You’ll love this musical fairy tale with its love stories and beautiful New York scenes. Click the movie title to read my entire review.
THE GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI (1996)
Rated PG-13. Running time: 2 hours 10 min. Our content ratings (1-10): Violence 3; Language 2; Sex/Nudity 2. Our star rating (1-5): 5 How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Rescue the weak …
Gigot (1962)
I’ve just discovered that a delightful Jackie Gleason movie is making the rounds again! Click the name of the film, here, to read my entire review.
ZORBA the GREEK (1964)
Zorba the Greek is so filled with life force that he dances in the face of disaster as well as joy. His friendship with leads even the reclusive Basil to join him in the dance of life.