Monday, December 31, 2018
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
A man is reunited with his childhood friend and her husband, who believe he knows the truth about the death of her rich aunt years earlier.
High-pitched melodrama with Noir elements takes its intricate plot to its bitter ending; the star cast make it work.
Halliwell**: "Irresistible star melodrama which leaves no stone unturned; compulsive entertainment of the old school."
Maltin***: "Gripping melodrama..."
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Mowgli (2018)
A human child raised by wolves must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well as his own origins.
Quite similar to Disney's 2016 version in making and style, combining excellent CGI animation with performing actors, this adaptation is much darker and tougher in tone with a more complex, if not confusing plot.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Season 2 (2018)
In the Season Two premiere, Midge takes the stage for a foreign audience, while Abe and Rose find themselves in a new world. Susie experiences the repercussions of having a bad reputation in the business, as Joel regroups after quitting his job.
The second season successfully continues in the same quality as before - complete with a meandering plot, with Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein holding the show together with their brilliant performances.
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