Film ReviewsChristmas Stories / Friday Film Review / Japan9 Comments
Tokyo Godfathers (2003) Genre: Anime Dramedy Grade: B+ Looking for a Christmas themed movie that’s not gushy or overly sentimental? Or do you like anime? Then check this one out. Three homeless people, an abandoned baby and it’s Christmas in Tokyo. Ho, ho, ho. Gin – a middle aged man ... more >
Film ReviewsAction/Adventure / Christmas Stories / Friday Film Review16 Comments
Die Hard (1988) Genre: Action Adventure Grade: B+ Three years ago I did a group review of some of my favorite Christmas movies. A number of you listed your own holiday standbys and for many of you “Die Hard” seems to top the list. When I was thinking about what ... more >
Film ReviewsChristmas Stories / Friday Film Review / Thanksgiving14 Comments
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Genre: Holiday/Comedy/Romance Grade: B+ “Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.” I had resisted watching this movie until now due to what I feared would be a schmaltz fest of gooey, sugary pulling of heartstrings. But when another movie I ... more >
Film ReviewsEngland / Friday Film Review / LGBTQIA+ / transgender / transsexual2 Comments
Different for Girls (1996) Genre: Romantic dramedy Grade: B-/C+ Frankly, I’d forgotten I had this movie in my Netflix queue until I noticed that it was due to be taken off the streaming option. With a viewing deadline looming, I first pulled up the information to refresh my memory of ... more >
Film ReviewsAction/Adventure / Friday Film Review / Science Fiction29 Comments
John Carter (2012) Genre: SF Action/Adventure Grade: C- I’m coming at this movie from the standpoint of someone who’s never read any of the books on which it’s based nor even read much about the books on which it’s based. I was a John Carter/Barsoom virgin and I don’t think ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / cars / England / Friday Film Review / Relationships8 Comments
Genevieve (1953) Genre: Comedy Grade: B Originally I had another film lined up for today but yesterday I was reading that this coming weekend is the annual London to Brighton Rally. “That’s it,” I said. “Genevieve is on.” From a little film that the studio heads didn’t think much of ... more >