Our Movie Review: Slow West (2015)
Why we watched it: he’s a fan of good westerns, she’s a fan of Fassbender Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: The strength of this movie is … Continue reading
Our Movie Review: Draft Day (2014)
Why we watched it: he is a big NFL fan Our rating: 1 out of 5 stars His review: I don’t understand the logic of the marketing of this film. … Continue reading
Our Movie Review: Inside Out (2015)
Why we watched it: Great early reviews Our rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Her review: I admit to not being thrilled at the concept of this movie despite the … Continue reading
His Movie Review: A Girl Walks Alone at Night (2014)
Why he watched it: Positive reviews His rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars His review: I don’t like vampire movies. I’m not intrigued by vampires, their plight as the undead, … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Blue Ruin (2013)
Why he watched it: Found it on Netflix, positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes His rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars His review: Revenge is a common motive in films, usually … Continue reading
Our Movie Review: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Why we watched it: lots of positive reviews and Oscar nominations Our rating: 5 out of 5 stars His review: Directing a film can be a difficult task. The audience … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Whiplash (2014)
Why did he watch it: Great reviews His rating: 5 out of 5 stars His review: There are moments in a movie where I’m disconnected because it is very clear … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Rosewater (2014)
Why he watched it: Respect for Jon Steward and positive reviews His rating: 3.5 out of 5 start His review: This is a thoughtful movie, in the story it tells … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Nightcrawler (2014)
Why he watched it: Seemed to get good reviews His rating: 2 out of 5 stars His review: Movies have a tough challenge. They have to establish a tone or … Continue reading
His Movie Review: Solaris (1972) and Stalker (1979)
Why he watched them: On a list of sci-fi films to see His rating: 3.5 stars for Solaris; 2.5 stars for Stalker His review: I’ve been a science fiction fan … Continue reading