Philomena – film review (A-)

There are many “wrongs” in Philomena.  You can debate them politically or rank them in degrees of more or less “wrong,” but only two thing matter.  First, none of the wrongs can be undone.  Second, when one learns of a “wrong” that has been done, what do you do next?  Do you learn?  Do you…

Skyfall

One of the rumors that followed the release of Skyfall was that this would be Daniel Craig’s last Bond film, rumors likely started because Bond is seriously injured in the newest of the 50-year old series.  The injury throws his reflexes off, slightly diminishes his strength, and even leaves a little psychological damage.  However, by…

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

“Everything will be all right in the end.  So if it is not all right, it is not yet the end.”  – Sonny. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (TBEMH) is one of those occasional films that remind us that you can have a very enjoyable movie without CGI, guns, explosions, and gratuitous (but fun) sex.  It’s about…