Just Because Wednesday, Movies at Home: ’20th Century Women’

Every Wednesday, AHFW features one of our favorite movies, because….well, just because!  This week, we’re also picking director Mike Mills’ earthy, dreamy “20th Century Women” (2016), since Annette Bening – the film’s lead – turns 62 years young on Friday, May 29! Happy Early Birthday, Ms. Bening! “20 Century Women” is a film that you can catch in the 21st century, and hey, there’s no time like the present! ⭐⭐⭐1/2  out of  ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Here’s our review: In 2011, writer/director Mike Mills offered a heartfelt, personal tale about his relationship with…

‘Captain Marvel’ is a fun, milestone Marvel film that you won’t easily forget

“Captain Marvel” – How proficient is your memory?  Do you need to pause and seriously flip through your synaptic Rolodex, when someone asks, “What did you do last weekend?” Sure, that’s a temporary, problematic moment during a water cooler stop, but vast numbers of souls suffer from far worse recollection problems. Movie studios do not shy away the subject.  Some movies deal with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia, and “Lovely, Still” (2008), “Amour” (2012), “Still Alice” (2014), and “Remember” (2015) are some recent, effective entries.  Other films, like…

‘The Seagull’ does not take off and fly

“The Seagull” – “It’s hot.  It’s quiet.  No one does anything.  Why does no one do anything?” – Irina (Annette Bening) After experiencing “The Seagull”, a film adaption of Anton Chekhov’s play, one might ask Irina’s question about the movie itself.  Sure, the A-list cast members – Bening, Saoirse Ronan, Elisabeth Moss, Corey Stoll, Billy Howle, Brian Dennehy, and Mare Winningham – do something.  More than something.  They bring their acting A-games to director Michael Mayer’s picture, but the uninspired and sometimes muddy visuals match the pedestrian pacing, and the…