Persuasion

Persuasion

2022
★★ Watched

If you don't think Jane Austen's writing is cute enough or clever enough, then this movie may be for you. If you prefer your period films to have all characters with period hairstyles except for the lead female, who must have modern hairstyles so that modern audiences can find her sufficiently beautiful, then this movie may be for you. If you like your male lead to have one expression, that of waiting to hear if his dog survived surgery, then…

The Astro-Zombies

The Astro-Zombies

1968
½ Watched

If you want to get ideas for how to build a science-y looking busy board for your toddler out of what you find in the dumpster behind Radio Shack, then look no further.

Disenchanted

Disenchanted

2022
★★★ Added

Fun sequel but definitely a "made for TV" kind of production.

Transylvania 6-5000

Transylvania 6-5000

1985
★½ Added

We got about 25 minutes in and hadn't laughed once, so we turned it off. It felt like watching an actor's workshop that was all ad-libbed. Even the best actors need a good script. This didn't seem to have one.

Cruella

Cruella

2021
★★★★ Watched

First movie I've seen in the theaters since the beginning of the pandemic, and it did not disappoint. Yes, it's a bit long but I think they wanted to fully flesh her out as a complex character and not just leave it at "she's a crazy villain", and honestly, I enjoyed every minute of it. Acting is sublime. It always surprises me when extremely recognizable actors can convince me they ARE their character after only a few scenes. If I meet either Emma's in a dark alley, I will be watching my back.

Has Anybody Seen My Gal?

Has Anybody Seen My Gal?

1952
★★★ Rewatched

Super cute movie but boy do they hurry and wrap it up at the end with no real logical resolution. Ha ha!

Lady Bird

Lady Bird

2017
★★ Added

I don't get it. Was this just a dramatic vehicle to feature Soairse Ronan by having her play every rebellious catholic school girl stereotype? Every scene felt like a cliche. Good actors can act using the phone book, but that doesn't mean they should. It's just not interesting.