Nimona: Animated adventure with a heart
Nimona is a shape-shifting outsider, voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz, in this animated feature on Netfix. NImona frightens people because she’s different and she struggles to find a way to fit in.
Chloë Grace Moretz
The Peripheral, worlds collide in this sci-fi series
The Peripheral takes the heroine, Flynne Fisher (Chloë Grace Moretz), and sets her in two different future worlds at the same time in this sci-fi thriller. She struggles to survive in both worlds.
Shadow in the Cloud lives in a category all its own
Shadow in the Cloud is the most ridiculous, unbelievable, crazy movie ever made. It’s like a parody of a bad joke. It’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen and I loved it. It’s so bad, it’s good. You can rent it on Prime Video or get from VOD.
Review: The Miseducation of Cameron Post
There are many forms of cruelty. The self-righteous Christian cruelty that spouts slogans like “Jesus loves you” while making you hate yourself for being yourself is the topic of The Miseducation of Cameron Post.
Review: Brain on Fire
Brain on Fire is the true story of Susannah Cahalan, who underwent a frightening series of physical and behavioral changes at the age of 24. She was a reporter at the New York Post and should have been at the peak of her health and working hard to advance her career.
Review: Clouds of Sils Maria
Clouds of Sils Maria is a reflection on youth and aging with outstanding performances from Juliette Binoche as actress Maria Enders and Kristen Stewart as her personal assistant Val.
Review: If I Stay
If I Stay tells the story of Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz), who is in a coma after a car wreck. The story unfolds in a non-linear way, with Mia wandering untethered from her body in the hospital while we watch the story of her life retold.
Review: Dark Places
Dark Places is a haunting tale about recovering from childhood trauma and the lingering seduction of evil. I give it high marks. The acting was brilliant from all the cast, particularly Charlize Theron and Christina Hendricks. The plotting and story details were original and fascinating. Spoilers ahead.
Review: Laggies
Laggies tells the tale of Megan (Keira Knightley), who cannot grow up. She’s stuck in a high school mentality even though she has advanced degrees and has been out of high school for 10 years. She’s had the same boyfriend, Anthony (Mark Webber), since high school. Despite her college education, she’s working for her dad, standing on the sidewalk holding …