Still Standing

One of the most memorable films of my film watching career. "Stunning" is my one-word description of it. Now two decades old, its story is more relevant than ever. This was the first articulation I'd ever seen of what deep-state really is: Efficient, invisible, courtly, blood thirsty and deadly. Bravi! This is a tour de force. Don't miss for Christopher Plummer and Jeffrey Wright.

I'm a gay man. This is the most sensual, intelligent, mature, and promising love story I've ever seen (or read) about two men who fall in love. The sex, alcohol and other drugs are gotten out of the way early in the film. The remainder of film is keenly and tenderly devoted to the demons gay men carry with us our whole lives unless...we have opportunities to confront the past in the safety --- of someone's arms--literally or figuratively. The film is a master lesson on finding true love. Ironically, and happily, "All of Us Strangers" has much to teach any two people who wish a deeper realationship. It's themes and dilemmas are profoundly universal. BTW: The acting ensemble is supberb. A special shout out to lead actor, Andrew Scott as Adam. One damn good actor.

Best film I’ve seen in years. Epic pace, characters that are indelibly seared into my soul, a history never to be forgotten. Oscar- worthy performances to a person. What excellence in film making is all about!

A top five film of all time. Breathtaking and transcendent. A sleeper that glows and pulsates life.

For this TCM junkie, "Hollywood" is a funny, bawdy and modern romp on 40's Hollywood that's kept me constantly entertained. (Also gave me an idea for a filling station business after this damn quarantine is over). The characters are beautifully realized and executed; the production is top notch and the writing is compassionate and fulsome. Although all the actors are really wonderful, my favorite: Taylor Holland... a veteran actor with class and warmth all the way. I think she steals the show. Sorry to see it end.

Sorry, but I found this one of the most cynical, depressing films that I've seen in a long time. At first, I thought this was an "absurdist" film; then, it simply devolved into absurdity. There is no redemption here for anyone or anything. Is this where we're headed? Brought to mind Nathaniel West's "Day of the Locust".

This is "Thelma and Louise" meets the Underground Railroad. It's a 'small' film in that it follows the intimate journey of just two people from beginning to end. But it is magisterial, almost epic, in it's scope. This film will linger in your thoughts and your heart for some time. Without reservation---four stars!

No one was killed or died in this film, but MANY LIVES WERE LOST! A remarkably trenchant and timely film. And those F-A-C-E-S! A film for the ages. "Thank you, Jimmy."