Rachel Weisz

Black Widow

BLACK WIDOW MCU Phase 4 Black Widow, a Marvel superhero movie, is the fourth movie in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).  Phase 4 of the MCU will introduce new heroes and explore a post-Endgame world where half of the universe reappeared five years after an event known as the “Blip.”  There are…

The Lobster

THE LOBSTER Almost gave up on The Lobster since it is so offbeat, quirky and purposely oddly acted. But this is a piece of art co-written and directed by the typically offbeat Yorgos Lanthimos. Mr. Lanthimos most likely invested years worth of effort into writing, planning and directing this film so the least I can…

Disobedience

DISOBEDIENCE In Disobedience, it takes a while to understand the real problem plaguing this “once we were best friends” trio, but when you get there, the movie beautifully and heartbreakingly intertwines faith in God (“Word Hashem [God] is my life”), freedom, and choice. Rachel Weisz (The Lobster) as Ronit, estranged from her Rabbi father’s Othodox…

The Lovely Bones

THE LOVELY BONES The Lovely Bones, a supernatural thriller drama, is an early film, but not the earliest film, for Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird, Mary Queen of Scots). This is a two’fer sad special – two movies in one – with a little Shakespearian comedic relief courtesy of Susan Sarandon via an early Othello reference…