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Favorite films

  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Saving Private Ryan
  • The Godfather
  • The Straight Story

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  • Collateral

    ★★★★

  • Echo

    ★★

  • Lady Bird

    ★★★★

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  • Collateral

    Collateral

    ★★★★

    An underrated gem, part character study and part thriller. An unusual role for Tom Cruise, and he delivers. Jamie Foxx is excellent as a cab driver who is a victim of circumstance. The Cruise-Foxx chemistry, even as two opponents brought together by fate, works very well. You will be glad you watched this one! Director Michael Mann’s distinct early 2000s visual style fits. Line you’ll remember: “Yo homie, is that my briefcase?”

  • Echo

    Echo

    ★★

    This mess of a series gets two stars only because of the excellent Vincent D’Onofrio.  Without his portrayal of Kingpin, it’s a hard pass. Story, script and acting, other than Vincent D., border on laughable. I wanted to like it, but it is a very poor entry in the Marvel/Daredevil canon.

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  • Lady Bird

    Lady Bird

    ★★★★

    A smart and heartfelt coming of age story that goes beyond usual parent/child tropes.  The screenplay, actors and direction shine, giving this movie heart, humor and a moving climax that offers its leading character the growth she seeks and understanding of family she needs. An intelligent movie that effectively reflects real-life challenges and emotional transitions.

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