Well this was a special one. I can't believe it's coming on 2 years since it first arrived on Netflix. October 2020, when lockdown was a pattern and a routine of already checking the streaming service daily for anything new worth watching to alleviate the tedium of always being indoors. Its timing was as immaculate … Continue reading The Queen’s Gambit
It weirded me out a little, but it probably meant to. The idea being, no man should be genuinely that nice and gentle and kind without being creepy... because no one else is. A very interesting premise that proves its point very eloquently. Hanks consumate as ever. I wouldn't rave about any of it, but … Continue reading A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Really enjoyable character study. The best serious acting Melissa Macarthy has done by far. Supported by the immaculately cast Richard E. Grant in the role he has waited 30 years for since Withnail & I. Some lovely pathos and tender moments. Just short of excellent all round work. Decinemal Rating: 72
The Wasteland 