Film Reviewscoming-of-age / Friday Film Review / opposites attract35 Comments
Say Anything Genre: Coming of Age Romance Grade: B+ How did I miss this? Srsly, where was I? Dunno. I’ve heard about the “holding up the boom box” scene. I’ve seen it on so many “Gawd, these are the best films evah!” lists and heard from so many people that ... more >
Film ReviewsFriday Film Review / horror / SF / Vikings9 Comments
Outlander (2008) Genre: SF, Viking, horror, fantasy Grade: B-/C+ No, this isn’t about Gabaldon’s opening to her epic – and then some – TT series. It’s, as many people have said, Beowulf crossed with outer space. But wait, there’s more for romance fans. It’s also got a Rothgar! I kept ... more >
Film ReviewsAsian-American / Friday Film Review / lesbian / LGBTQIA+ / mothers and daughters / NYC16 Comments
Saving Face (2004) Genre: GLBT, Asian Immigrant, Romance, Family Grade: B Yeah, you read the genre right. This one is truly a mixed bag but the magic is that first time director Alice Wu pulls it off so well. It’s got a great cast, wonderful location shots, a good score ... more >
Film Reviewsart thief / France / Friday Film Review / Paris18 Comments
How to Steal a Million (1966) Genre: Romance, Comedy Grade: B+ I first saw this movie years ago and fell in love with it. In the many times I’ve watched it since, I’ve picked up on some details which make little sense or which are glossed over to carry the ... more >
Film ReviewsComedy / Friday Film Review / friends-to-lovers / wedding23 Comments
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) Genre: Comedy, Romance Grade B+ Let me be honest and say that Julia Roberts is not my favorite actress. I like her in “Steel Magnolias,” loved her in “Erin Brockovich” but beyond that, not so much. And make it a double if it’s a chick ... more >
Film ReviewsFriday Film Review / law-enforcement / New-Orleans / opposites attract32 Comments
The Big Easy (1987) Genre: Romantic Thriller Grade: B+ When this film was released over 20 years ago, I remember all the detractors and criticisms. No one from New Orleans talks this way. Whenever the NOPD makes the news it’s because of corruption allegations. Why must Mardi Gras always be ... more >