Poor Things
Whether your initial response to Poor Things is visceral or in disgust, it's a film that you won't soon forget.
Arthur the King
The unbelievability of what these racers in Arthur the King willingly put themselves through is inspiring and insane at the same time. Add a battered dog who won’t quit into the mix, and you have yourself a movie that is bound to tug on your heartstrings in one way or another.
The Wedding Singer
Amazing soundtrack, cute leads, a screaming Sandler, cheap ‘80s references, quotable lines. What's not to love about The Wedding Singer?
You’ve Got Mail
How can you not get sucked into the charm and whimsy of 'You've Got Mail?' Like Kathleen Kelly's bookshop and the coffee shops these "nemesis" frequent, this film is completely warm and comfortable.
You Hurt My Feelings
You Hurt My Feelings spoke to my creative soul. Director/writer Nicole Holofcener brilliantly and comically explores the themes of love and support when it comes to balancing personal and professional aspirations.
Past Lives
Past Lives is one of the most realistic portrayals of divided love that you'll see.
Footloose (1984)
From the moment that this movie opens up with the closeups of the various dancing feet, I was automatically charmed by this '80s classic.
Quo Vadis, Aida?
What a gut punch Quo Vadis, Aida? is. I had no prior knowledge about the Bosnia War of 1995 or the Srebrenica Massacre that this film depicts. This is unlike any war film that I had seen before.
Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook is an infectious film. It's full of energy that grabs you and pulls you into this intense family dynamic whether you like it or not.
The Holdovers
The Holdovers is patient, but not slow. It's funny but doesn't go for the easy gag. It's heartbreaking, but not overly sentimental.
Self Reliance
Self Reliance is flat-out entertaining. It has been a while since I have watched a film that creates an ideal balance of not having to think too much and keeping you guessing along the way.
Can’t Buy Me Love
It's hard to rip into this movie too hard because there is so much '80s cheesiness to love about it.
Groundhog Day
How is it possible that a movie gets better and better each time I watch it when it is so purposely repeatable in its premise?
Knocked Up
I loved Knocked Up when it was initially released and I had always held it as one of my favorites of Apatow, but I was surprised by my reaction this time around.
Mean Girls (2024)
Though I was entertained by this version of Mean Girls, there was an overall flatness.
The Best Man
An amazing ensemble of actors can elevate a film's material and that is what this group does for The Best Man.
The Color Purple
The Color Purple is filled with amazing performances, breathtaking shots and wonderful music, but there is something just a little off-kilter that keeps it from being one of the best modern musicals.