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…
- 2021
- Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
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…
- 2015
- Thriller, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
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…