Cinematic Sommelier
8.2
Officially a film geek, because these types of documentaries I always find fascinating. The storied history of sound design and film scores… a breathtaking art form, that movies just wouldn’t be the same without. It’s amazing how cyclical the film business can be, and how “happy accidents” often turn into historical masterpieces. The sense of adventure of early filmmakers is amazing.
8.2
A show as mysterious as the title… M. Night at the height of his powers, keeping you guessing at every twist and turn. Then second guessing your initial guesses. Then wondering “is that Ron Weasley from Harry Potter?” Then wondering why if the new nanny dabbles in the dark arts or is just odd? Then wondering who the hell came up with the fictional menu for this food critic?!? Then… completely dumbfounded by the conclusion of the season, wanting to find the producers and obtain a copy of Season 2 NOW! We need answers!
8.1
A comedy in the vein of “the office” or “community,” this show made me laugh harder than I have in quite some time. The actors all play to their strengths and blend to form a comedic force to be reckoned with. Inappropriate humor at its finest! Skewering nerd culture created by the likes of “the Big Bang theory.” Never thought I’d buy into a show about a video game company, but here we are. If you’re a fan of “it’s always sunny in Philadelphia,” you’ll be pleased. AppleTV+ is definitely building its repertoire.
8.1
Definitely see why this is getting so much attention during awards season. It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a foreign language film this much. Beautiful cinematography and powerful storytelling. The imagery and substance somehow overcome the distraction of the subtitles, and almost transcends the language barrier to tell the story of the families involved. A striking twist, and a Tarantino-esque ending. Bravo!
7.8
Solid superhero film from DC. The tone feels more “Suicide Squad” than “Dark Knight” or “Joker,” but it works. Margot Robbie fully comes into her own as the character, and really starts to embrace the chaos and take over the screen. Everyone in the film really seemed to enjoy playing the off the wall characters, which really comes across. Solid standalone. She’s Harley F**king Quinn, and she’s here to party!
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 