Category: Drama

Indie Documentary Drama

“Tony”

By Brett_G on

8.1

Ever since “The Holdovers,” I will see anything Dominic Sessa is in. He really embodies the essence of Anthony Bourdain within the pages of “Kitchen Confidential,” scars and all. I really didn’t remember how much entitlement he overcame on the journey to enlightenment. Antonio Banderas also surprises as a mentor figure in “chef,” emitting fatherly energy to the max in every frame he graces with his presence. Hell, even Stavros is likeable in this! Enjoy the tunes, reminisce on summers gone by, and remember why we all loved the humanity underpinning every episode of “Parts Unknown”…

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Drama

“The Last Word”

By Brett_G on

7.9

Somehow stumbled upon this one and it made my night!

A reflection on the personal nature of obituaries and reflecting on ones life was surprisingly refreshing. There were so many darkly comedic, yet touching moments in this one. I love these surprises buried in streaming services. A warm reminder to ensure we all take the time to take a step back and reflect on things to never lose sight of those things that are truly meaningful and impactful.

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Classic Drama

“Stand By Me”

By Brett_G on

8.5

An all-timer, and one of the most straightforward examples of the hero’s journey put to film! Stephen King really nails these coming of age stories… this one is definitely one of the better early film adaptations. Every member of the cast going on to great things really speaks to the strength of the lightning in a bottle factor at play here.

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Comedy Drama

“Power Ballad”

By Brett_G on

7.7

Get ready to love a super cheesy movie that seems to stupid to believe. This wouldn’t work with any other actors. I just can’t see it landing without Rudd and Nick Jonas’s onscreen chemistry. Their comedic chops play so well off each other that it makes everything have just the right balance and believability. I really can’t believe this insane plot worked and was as entertaining and genuinely enjoyable as it was. A tale of brotherhood, the golden rule, love, family, and music – the universal language.

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Comedy Drama

“The Sheep Detectives”

By Brett_G on

8.1

I’ll go as far as to say this is one of the best films of the year. It has everything. I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat most of the runtime… all of it completely unexpected. One of those delightful surprises chancing cinematic art on the big screen every week. A wonderfully warm tale of intrigue and a masterfully executed whodunnit. Take a chance on the live action sheep murder mystery movie – you won’t regret it!

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