105 Must See Films, Film Reviews, Uncategorized

105 Must See Films: Moonstruck (1987)

Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello, Olympia Dukakis Director: Norman Jewison Unusual romantic comedy starring Cher as widowed accountant Loretta, who is looking for stability, not romance, in her new husband to be Johnny (Danny Aiello). But nothing goes according to plan, when she must personally invite her fiancee's estranged brother Ronny (Nicolas Cage) to… Continue reading 105 Must See Films: Moonstruck (1987)

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Parental Guidance (2012)

Starring: Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Billy Crystal Director: Andy Fickman Mediocre but sometimes fun family affair, with estranged grandparents Midler and Crystal moving in for a week to care for Tomei's children so she can reconnect with her spouse. Mostly focusing on how awful modern parenting is, belabouring the point to the extreme, with the… Continue reading Parental Guidance (2012)

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105 Must See Films: Nebraska (2013)

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk Director: Alexander Payne Shot in black and white, this film follows a son indulging his slightly senile father by taking him on a road trip to collect the million dollars he stubbornly believes he won in a magazine sweepstakes. His life and relationship going nowhere, David… Continue reading 105 Must See Films: Nebraska (2013)

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Preview: Daddy’s Home (2015)

All Brad has ever wanted was to be a Dad, and he works hard to be accepted by his two stepchildren. Just as he feels like they're starting to accept him, their motorbike riding, special ops father returns with designs on taking back his family.  Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini Director: Sean Anders… Continue reading Preview: Daddy’s Home (2015)