tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84161902024-03-13T23:17:54.209-07:00Is This Seat Taken?From the multi-plex to the couch, I love movies! These are my thoughts on old movies, new movies, film, film events and the wonderful people who make them!!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.comBlogger3211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-8941832870701138632021-06-17T06:11:00.000-07:002023-11-28T08:51:36.718-08:00Kindred<p>Watching the kidnap thriller <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9742392/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_7_nm_1_q_kindred">Kindred</a>, I realize that the hallucinations are not as mysterious as they appear. This film has an unfortunate ending.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-69527266955001188322021-06-16T03:34:00.000-07:002023-11-28T08:41:36.833-08:00Ride<p> The film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1930463/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_13_act">Ride</a> is a drama about a Mother helping her son through grief when he drops out of school. Her willingness to join his surfing world helps them both cope. I liked this drama.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-54306170907211857692021-06-14T09:28:00.013-07:002023-08-09T09:34:08.806-07:00No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics<p> A cool look at five LGBTQ+ comic book artists through their careers and their art. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14623196/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_no%2520straight%2520lines">No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics</a> is a great documentary.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-54520186217449789832021-06-11T07:51:00.020-07:002023-05-04T14:52:35.800-07:00In the Heights<p> Happy and hopeful, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1321510/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_in%2520the%2520hei">In the Heights</a> is a journey of joy. The lives of the community in Washington Heights in New York City is presented with song and dance. The colors are vibrant. I explored the neighborhood, and the film depicts it well. This is a wonderful film that holds up to multiple views. It was my first visit to the theater since lockdown and I'm pleased with my choice. Well worth seeing.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-52944038927594996312021-06-10T03:47:00.006-07:002023-02-19T05:34:23.964-08:00Sneakers<p> The cast of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105435/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Sneakers </a>alone makes this film worth watching. A hacker film where everything they do adds up. This is a smart caper film with great performances. Well done</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-9037435376145856002021-06-09T03:46:00.009-07:002023-02-19T05:27:38.798-08:00Crazy Mama<p> Cloris Leachman is brandishing pistols and kicking ass to save the family farm in <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072829/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Crazy Mama.</a> This film is a fantastic wild ride. Full of action, humor and heart. What a great rental.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-74881287387245540642021-06-07T09:48:00.006-07:002023-02-19T05:17:13.345-08:00Air Guitar Nation<p> The documentary <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0799915/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Air Guitar Nation</a> follows a very specific competition. The passion of the performers is impressive. Just goes to show that there is a world for everyone.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-70447796246853871782021-06-06T09:47:00.010-07:002023-02-19T05:20:20.419-08:00Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted <p> The stand up special <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4920096/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_53_slf">Boyish Girl Interrupted</a> is Tig Notaro and her signature style. I enjoy her comedy and enjoyed this special.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-21357511932082601372021-06-05T09:46:00.032-07:002023-02-16T11:54:35.729-08:00Bo Burnam: Inside<p>Emotions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown are discussed by Bo Burnahm in the special <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14544192/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Inside</a>. This is a creative cathartic performance that reminds us what a profound effect isolation has. Well done. Thanks Bo.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-56929363949931242712021-06-05T09:45:00.017-07:002023-02-16T11:32:01.838-08:00Jawbreaker<p>In the film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0155776/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Jawbreaker</a> a kidnaping goes horribly wrong, and a group of awful high school students scramble to cover up their dastardly deeds. A dark comedy I'm glad I rented this film.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-22924113037138233722021-06-03T09:44:00.017-07:002023-02-16T11:21:38.135-08:00Oh Lucy!<p>Loneliness, acceptance and desperation are explored int the film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6343058/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Oh Lucy!</a> A young woman in Tokyo takes an English class and discovers an alter ego. A touching film. </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-47579412511135994102021-06-02T03:42:00.019-07:002023-02-16T11:12:59.490-08:00Dance, Girl, DanceA 1940s look at making a living as a dancer. In <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032376/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Dance, Girl , Dance</a> we are treated to a performance from Lucille Ball in her prime. Dancers struggle to get paid for their talents and of course, there's a love conflict. Solid classic. Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-92078894963727733152021-06-01T07:19:00.003-07:002022-11-18T08:37:00.317-08:00A Quiet Place Part II<p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">After 2 tries (I walked out of a crowded theater yesterday) I have finally returned to the movies. Know your comfort level. I started where I left off. The last film I saw before lockdown was Portrait of a Lady on Fire at Mystic Luxury Theater. Today, 15 months later, I saw <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8332922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3">A Quiet Place Part II </a>at Mystic Luxury Theater. There were a handful of people spread out around the theater, the film was great and I enjoyed a beverage and popcorn to make the experience complete. The </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">staff seemed so happy to see people (tip your servers) and it just felt good. The film? A solid scary story. The less you know going in, the better. I got my share of jump-scares, monsters and rescues. It was a cool movie afternoon. </span></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-28688513374868481502021-05-30T11:26:00.013-07:002022-10-02T12:29:25.338-07:00Katherine Hepburn: All About Me<p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104597/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1">Kathryn Hepburn: All About Me</a> is a detailed look at the life and career of Katheryn Hepburn in her own words. A lovely documentary.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-88311508203983488152021-05-30T09:50:00.005-07:002022-10-02T12:11:12.904-07:00Mighty Joe Young<p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120751/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Mighty Joe Young</a> the technology for 1949 is impressive. The story of white men exploiting and abusing animals is disturbing. Fire scene is especially dramatic and epic. What a classic. </span></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-52824557520626904122021-05-28T16:25:00.001-07:002022-10-02T12:01:24.168-07:00Baby Doll<p> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, .SFNSText-Regular, sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Controversial in its day, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048973/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Baby Doll,</a> a Tennessee Williams revenge story, directed by Elia Kazan, is mild by today's standards. Performances, music, cinematography, sound design and direction are all rather brilliant. Well worth watching the "making of" featurette. Glad I rented this film. "</span></span></span>We got nothing to do but wait for tomorrow and see if we're remembered or forgotten." </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-15711375373838034982021-05-27T11:23:00.009-07:002022-10-02T11:55:42.126-07:00The Last Shift<p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">By no stretch of the imagination is <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10661180/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">The Last Shift</a> a comedy. It is a rather somber comment on the state of the world. Good performances, but this film goes nowhere. </span></p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-23577300427951808142021-05-26T11:23:00.010-07:002022-10-02T09:48:02.449-07:00Minari<p> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10633456/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Minari</a> is an authentic family story. A Korean family runs a farm with all of the challenges that brings. The personalities are very real, especially the grandmother. Excellent film.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-46895885169743284192021-05-25T09:47:00.022-07:002022-10-02T09:25:58.039-07:00The Father<p>In <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10272386/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1">The Father</a> we are drawn into the mind of a man dealing with age and dementia. Battling to figure out what is real and what is not, this film does an artful job of portraying his struggles. This is a little confusing, until you figure out what the point of view is. Excellent film.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-19568563049930235382021-05-20T16:30:00.013-07:002022-10-02T08:39:04.401-07:00Supernova<p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11169050/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1">Supernova</a> is an emotional, honest and compassionate story of dementia. The performances are so genuine. I liked this film a lot. "Let me be with you."</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-49200417815489880732021-05-18T04:37:00.008-07:002022-10-02T08:33:37.084-07:00Kid 90<p> In the film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14035292/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Kid 90 </a>we see an intimate look at Hollywood in the 1990s. Good documentary told from an interesting perpective. Very up close and personal. Well done.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-5389024739408483122021-05-15T04:37:00.006-07:002022-10-02T08:27:15.430-07:00The Mauritanian<p> Based on a true story, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4761112/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">The Mauritanian</a> is a sad story of injustice. Hard to watch, but this is an important story to tell. </p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-26778014772355932602021-05-13T04:11:00.008-07:002022-10-02T08:06:35.196-07:00Breaking News in Yuba County<p> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Breaking News in Yuba County</a> is a dark comedy with a wild premise. A wild ride well worth taking. Great cast.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-16377290813202690412021-05-12T05:30:00.006-07:002022-10-02T08:00:48.457-07:00Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome<p> After watching the documentary Tina, it only made sense to see <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089530/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1">Mad Max Thunderdome</a>. I forgot how cool and intense this movie is. Holds up.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416190.post-53327510066202918932021-05-10T17:01:00.018-07:002022-10-02T07:55:14.935-07:00Victor Victoria<p> A female soprano struggles to find work in <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084865/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">Victor Victoria</a>. When she finally does, it affects her personal life. Excellent drama with many comedic moments. Worth a watch.</p>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.com0