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Tag Archives: Husband and Wife
Mr. Holmes (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Detective’s Last Case
Since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “A Study in Scarlet” was published in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has been one of the immortal literary characters along with Tarzan and James Bond. He has been portrayed by many plays, movies and TV series … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Detective, Husband and Wife, Mother and Son, Mystery
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Southpaw (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A predictable sports melodrama galvanized by Gyllenhaal
To be frank with you, “Southpaw” brings nothing new to its genre as dutifully following many familiar conventions of its genre. First, we have a tough boxer riddled with personal demons, and we already know he must confront them sooner … Continue reading
Danny Collins (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A turning point belatedly coming to him
“Danny Collins” is the third Al Pacino movie I watched in this year, and it is easily the best of the bunch. While other two films “The Humbling” (2014) and “Manglehorn” (2014) were disappointing misfires despite his efforts, Pacino gives … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Father and daughter, Father and son, Husband and Wife, Musician
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The Intern (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : An old intern and his young boss
“The Intern” is often warm and humorous, but I was constantly moving my judgement back and forth during my viewing. It goes without saying that its two talented lead performers are too good for the film, but I kept noticing … Continue reading
La Sapienza (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Of Architecture and Sapience
“La Sapienza” is a tranquil visual meditation on the art and philosophy of architecture. Whenever it calmly gazes upon those gorgeous architectural works shown on the screen, we cannot help but marvel at the sublime beauty felt from their spaces … Continue reading
Bessie (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Latifah Sings the Blues
As a biographic drama about one fascinating real-life entertainer who went through many barriers as reaching for her stardom, HBO TV movie “Bessie” is not without problems. It is rather plain and clichéd while riddled with several glaring problems including … Continue reading
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Tagged Bisexuality, Husband and Wife, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Singer
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Boulevard (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Goodbye, Mr. Williams
Mainly because of Robin Williams’s death in last year, “Boulevard” comes to us as a bittersweet experience. Although this somber melancholic character drama will be likely remembered as a minor work in his long career, it is nice to see … Continue reading
Alice in Earnestland (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Sympathy for Lady Earnest
South Korean film “Alice in Earnestland” is a dark comedy about one woman who has reached for a good life but instead finds herself being pushed down to more despair waiting for her. While occasionally violent and bloody, the movie … Continue reading
Phoenix (2014) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4) : The past is still there for her and others
The war is over, but the past is still there for her and others. Christian Petzold’s “Phoenix”, a quiet but compelling period drama revolving around disguise and manipulation with a touch of film noir, is reticent about the dark period … Continue reading
San Andreas (2015) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4) : Earth trembles – but the Rock abides
Earth trembles, cities are destroyed, and various characters struggle to survive in front of a catastrophe about to swallow them all – and I have seen such sights like them many times before. This does not always mean a bad … Continue reading
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Tagged Disaster, Earthquake, Family, Father and daughter, Husband and Wife, Scientist
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