Daily Archives: May 15, 2023

Movie Review: Virginia brothers Come of Age with a Self-Destructive Mother — “Stay Awake”

Every now and then, a film comes along that could pass for the quintessence of what we used to mean when we invented the phrase “indie cinema.” That label implies personal stories, an intimacy created between characters and the viewer, … Continue reading

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Netflixable? East battles West in Child Welfare Court, “Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway”

I wasn’t inclined to truth “Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway,” a somewhat soapy and heavy-handed drama about a child welfare case that turns into an international incident as it slow-walks towards the cliche that “No one can love a child as … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Plucky but plain “Dotty & Soul” is awfully thin on laughs

A lightly fiesty performance by Leslie Uggams in the title role and a general feel-good vibe are the chief recommendations of “Dotty & Soul,” a plucky but corny comedy from actor turned writer, director and star Adam Saunders. The movie’s … Continue reading

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