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Wildcat
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Before watching WILDCAT, I had never seen an ocelot. But the minute this baby one came on screen, I fell in love.
Posted Dec 14, 2022
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Troll
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Entertaining and scary too,
this Norwegian film should please you.
Posted Dec 05, 2022
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Till
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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It’s tough to watch, but a must-see.
It’s cinematic history.
Posted Nov 28, 2022
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See How They Run
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Saoirse Ronan should take a bow.
She steals this film and makes me smile.
Posted Nov 16, 2022
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Enola Holmes 2
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Millie Bobby Brown still makes Enola a very interesting character who talks to us directly as she goes about her exciting adventures.
Posted Nov 07, 2022
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The Good Nurse
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Redmayne and Chastain deserve more
lighting in scenes. Is that a chore?
Posted Oct 29, 2022
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Beast
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Everything in this action thriller seems real. So, of course, that makes the thrills extra chillier.
Posted Oct 20, 2022
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Blonde
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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While watching BLONDE I felt ashamed
to see Marilyn Monroe maimed.
I looked for scenes that show her smart.
but those are few and far apart.
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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Fresh
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Hashtag Blessed: The Movie
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Like most of my favorite Christmas films, "Hashtag Blessed" includes lots of holiday music, snow scenes, colorful Christmas trees, and – of course -- a Santa. The message here? It’s loud and clear. Helping others induces cheer.
Posted Oct 05, 2022
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Spiderhead
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Technology gets out of hand. But my major complaint lies with the film’s predictability.
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Posted Oct 04, 2022
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The Sea Beast
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Animation impresses us.
Texture, details and action plus.
“The Sea Beast” movie is not “Jaws,”
But it’s a film that’s worth applause.
Posted Oct 04, 2022
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Lou
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Allison Janney never had
a role like LOU and she’s not bad.
She transforms herself all the way
into a real tough gal, I say.
Posted Sep 27, 2022
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Elvis
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Hitting deep notes and shaking right, Butler gives us a film delight.
Posted Aug 31, 2022
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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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What a delightful picture show!
You’ll be entranced before you know.
Posted Aug 18, 2022
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BEAUTY
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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If we could hear star Beauty’s songs. I would forgive this movie’s wrongs.
Posted Jul 07, 2022
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RRR
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Spectacular is RRR --- over the top yet you’ll want more! Action, drama and wild dancing, but don’t blink or you'll miss something.
Posted Jun 18, 2022
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Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Cartoon characters fill the screen; so many you may want to scream. You’ll be busy trying to see everyone in this wild movie.
Posted Jun 18, 2022
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Interceptor
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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We usually see a male actor in action movies like this one. So it’s refreshing to watch Elsa Pataky bring Captain Collins to life on screen.
Posted Jun 18, 2022
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Senior Year
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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This is Rebel Wilson’s best movie. Like Buster Keaton, she left me exhausted at the end of the show.
Posted May 20, 2022
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The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Granted, it was exciting to see some beautiful clips of Marilyn Monroe in all her glory. But listening to tapes of people who knew her speaking on phones or other recording devices did not work out well.
Posted May 11, 2022
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Polar Bear
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Though Polar Bear lacks much in plot, awesome vistas is what its got. Plus, visual lessons that we need about the Earths dangers indeed!
Posted Apr 25, 2022
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Petite Maman
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Seldom do we see a film as charming and delightful as Petite Maman, mostly because of the enchanting performances by youngsters Joséphine Sanz and Gabrielle Sanz. So I had to write a poem about them.
Posted Apr 24, 2022
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Minamata
(2020)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Minamata aims at the soul. This powerful film meets its goal.
Posted Apr 19, 2022
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Better Nate Than Ever
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Musical lovers should enjoy this adventure of one brave boy.
Posted Apr 05, 2022
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CODA
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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This film boasts laughs and love and tears. Its one Im glad to give loud cheers!
Posted Mar 30, 2022
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Windfall
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Windfall is a talky thriller with film noir touches and excellent performances by Jason Segel, Jesse Plemons and Lily Collins.
Posted Mar 23, 2022
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The Adam Project
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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In The Adam Project, you will see action galore, but its quite repetitive and a bit fuzzy.
Posted Mar 15, 2022
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Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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This terrific documentary is one of the scariest films I've seen in a long time! However, it's definitely a movie that matters.
Posted Feb 22, 2022
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Book of Love
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Book of Love ends up on my list of favorite opposites attract films like Grease and Pride & Prejudice. It's a fun movie with lots of humorous scenes.
Posted Feb 17, 2022
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Marry Me
(2022)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Musical numbers look exciting, and J-Lo, as always, gives her all. Plus, she and Owen Wilson really click in this entertaining rom-com.
Posted Feb 17, 2022
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Cyrano
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Music, romance and poetry in Cyrano so beautifully blend together on the big screen
with images that must be seen.
Posted Feb 15, 2022
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Munich: The Edge of War
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Although we know how the end goes, this thriller keeps us on our toes.
Posted Feb 01, 2022
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Don't Look Up
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Don't Look Up takes a big dare and earns attention that seems fair. Fine actors get into their parts while slinging extra-sharpened darts.
Posted Jan 18, 2022
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The Tender Bar
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Heartwarming story feels like gold. A lovely movie so well told.
Posted Jan 07, 2022
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Being the Ricardos
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Casting the usually wonderful Kidman as Lucille Ball is like asking Angelina Jolie to play Carol Burnett in a biopic. And putting Bardem, Oscar winner for his villainous role in No Country for Old Men, in the part of music man Desi Arnaz makes no sense...
Posted Jan 03, 2022
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The Unforgivable
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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If you are looking for Christmas movies, The Unforgivable should not be on your list. However, if you are a Sandra Bullock fan, this grim drama is a must-see offering.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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This ambitious biopic tries to cover too much of Louis Wain's sad life instead of concentrating on his fabulous feline artistry.
Posted Dec 07, 2021
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Bruised
(2020)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Halle Berry succeeds in transforming herself into a dishonored Mixed Martial Arts fighter who needs redemption and love.
Posted Nov 30, 2021
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Tick, Tick... Boom!
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Theatre folks will love this one. Lots of singing before it's done. Yet it's not "Rent" the film or play. But Andrew Garfield saves the day.
Posted Nov 23, 2021
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Passing
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Passing, a film in black and white, boasts two women playing roles right. Thompson and Negga take us in to their dual worlds, but who will win?
Posted Nov 19, 2021
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The Harder They Fall
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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A rootin' tootin' shootin' Western. But this time, the real characters are played by a great cast of Black actors, and the film boasts a terrific soundtrack.
Posted Nov 12, 2021
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Dear Evan Hansen
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Platt grabs your heart with words and song. An Oscar (R) nod would not be wrong.
Posted Nov 01, 2021
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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You'll be entranced with everything. Family, talents, and acting. The most revealing I have seen. I loved it all. Don't miss a scene!
Posted Oct 18, 2021
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Grudge
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Longtime grudge turns revenge crime, then hits its target just in time. Surprise and tension fill the screen, so be prepared for extra mean.
Posted Oct 13, 2021
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Forever Rich
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Too bad we can't like Rich at all. We almost want to see him fall. His actions mostly make us cringe. We get tired of his hateful binge.
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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The Starling
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Besides offering top-notch entertainment, The Starling helps us understand the grieving process and how it works for different people.
Posted Oct 06, 2021
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Ankahi Kahaniya
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Three love stories in one movie. Pleasing is this anthology. Watch for surprises in each tale. As entertainment, they don't fail.
Posted Sep 21, 2021
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Cinderella
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Humor and music through it all. And don't worry, there's quite a Ball!
Posted Sep 07, 2021
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He's All That
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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This gender-switch remake does an excellent job of showing how the two main teenage characters become better persons and develop genuine feelings for each other despite their differences.
Posted Sep 02, 2021
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Annette
(2021)
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Betty Jo Tucker
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Annette is a musical tragedy, for a musical without dance is like a bird without wings.
Posted Aug 24, 2021
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