Polar Opposites in Chick Flicks
January 7, 2014
Polar Opposites in Chick Flicks
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Hannah Arendt could hardly be more different. One is a cool, charming movie with great location shots. The other demands that you think, especially about a very emotional topic – the Third Reich. Both are fabulous in their own ways.
Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The
(2013) - 114 min - PG
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
This is a cool, charming movie starring Ben Stiller as Walter Mitty in this remake taken also from the original short story by James Thurber. Walter has an interest in a new employee, Cheryl, who... More
Hannah Arendt
(2013) - 113 min - NR
Biography, Drama, History
This cerebral movie is one of the best of the year. However, when you see it, you must be in the mood to "think". Hannah Arendt was a philosophy professor married to a non Jewish German-also a... More
American Hustle
(2013) - 138 min - R
Crime/Mystery, Drama, History
Apparently, the 70's were much sleazier than I remember. If you like period decorating(sleazy), clothing(sleazy), and comb overs (real sleazy), you will like this movie. On the other hand, it is... More
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom
(2013) - 139 min - PG13
Biography, Drama, History
Worth seeing. There is much more to Mandela's story; however, this gives you the basics More
Nebraska
(2013) - 115 min - R
Comedy, Drama
Bruce Dern, playing a really old guy who is somewhat senile, is Woody who gets a magazine sweepstakes letter in the mail and is sure he has won a million dollars. He wants to travel from his home in... More
August: Osage County
(2013) - 130 min - R
Drama
A star cast and beautiful performances in this adaptation of Tracy Letts play. It opens in limited release on Christmas Day 2013 and hopes for some Oscar nominations. Julia Roberts is perhaps the... More
Her
(2013) - 126 min - R
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
This movie follows and interesting concept following to the extreme how a computer operating system with an appealing voice can evolve into a person who eventually demonstrates all of the... More
Wolf of Wall Street, The
(2013) - 180 min - R
Biography, Comedy, Crime/Mystery, Drama
Excessive is the word for this movie. It shows the excesses of some of Wall Street, the excessive thirst for money, drugs, and sex. It displays excessive nudity, sex, and obscenities. And it is... More
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas
(2013) - 100 min - PG13
Comedy, Drama
Tyler Perry cracks me up. Madea is, as usual, hilarious as our the support players which include Kathy Najimy who plays Conner's mother. Conner and Lacey met in college and are together, but Lacey... More
Finally, we have also rated a bunch of "OLDIES" with the best ones first.
Cavalcade
(1933) - 110 min - NR
Drama, History
Cavalcade won the Best Picture in 1933 and is the only winner which is extremely hard to find. I finally found a VHS tape at my local library. Perhaps a fine movie in the sixth years of the Academy... More
Man On Fire
(2004) - 146 min - R
Action, Crime/Mystery, Drama, Suspense/Thriller
This is a compelling movie and, as usual, Denzel Washington is remarkable. Dakota Fanning plays the young girl he is paid to protect. They become close and when she is, in fact, kidnapped, Denzel... More
Get Shorty
(1995) - 105 min - R
Comedy, Crime/Mystery, Drama, Suspense/Thriller
Based on the Elmore Leonard book, this movie is actually a delight. John Travolta plays Chili Palmer on whom the sun always seems to shine! He wants to get into the movie business, figures out how,... More
Trip, The
(2010) - 112 min - NR
Comedy, Drama
During their trips, one misses home and one finds lots of ladies to comfort him. However, the best part is often these two imitating famous actors. Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are both quite good. More
