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Book – The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (2015)

rmann March 3, 2017 March 18, 2019Movie and Book Reviews 0

A lovely plot by Gabrielle Zevin. Her characters are drawn with humor and love. The book lauds the world of small bookstores and folks who must read.

Movie – ****+ Salmon Fishing in Yemen (2011)

rmann February 25, 2017 March 24, 2017Movie and Book Reviews 0

Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt are fantastic in this odd, but compelling, love story.

Movie – ****+ Sweet Bean (2015)

rmann February 18, 2017 March 24, 2017Movie and Book Reviews 0

Wonderful story about the meaning of work, self-worth, and social stigmas.

Movie – ****+ Lion (2016)

rmann January 22, 2017 January 21, 2017Movie and Book Reviews 0

When a five-year-old gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, he becomes an archetype of lost children everywhere. His odyssey to find his roots while honoring his adoptive parents is a heart wrenching journey for both him and the audience.

Movie – ***+ Things to Come (2016)

rmann January 15, 2017 January 21, 2017Movie and Book Reviews 0

A French philosophy teacher endures the loss of her mother, her husband, and elements of her career in a way that challenges our perceptions of responsibility and happiness.

Movie – **** Whiplash (2014)

rmann January 7, 2017 January 21, 2017Movie and Book Reviews 0

Painful but powerful analysis of pushing talent to achieve “greatness” at any price. Even with the willing participation of the drummer, Miles Teller, the teacher goes beyond what any sane person would condone. J.K. Simmons, gives an Oscar-winning performance as the obsessive, abusive, teacher.

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Book – The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (2015)

Movie – ****+ Salmon Fishing in Yemen (2011)

Movie – ****+ Sweet Bean (2015)

Movie – ****+ Lion (2016)

Movie – ***+ Things to Come (2016)

Movie – **** Whiplash (2014)

Movie – ***+ Allied (2016)

Movie – **** Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Movie – **** The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

Movie – **** Harry and Snowman (2016)

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