Category Archives: 2020s Films

My Review of ‘The Killer’ (2023)

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Debbi

I’ll start by saying that I wanted to like this movie. Yeah, I know. What an awful way to start a review. However, the news isn’t all bad. I learned an important lesson in visual storytelling. Never start a movie … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Holiday Boyfriend’ (2023)

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing a movie called Holiday Boyfriend. Yeah, this is an interesting movie. One. I think that, well, this is the kind of movie that will appeal to people that watch rom-coms, no matter how idiotic certain characters … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ (2021)

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Debbi

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! (BUT THEY MAY ACTUALLY HELP YOU) Wikipedia may describe this movie as an action thriller, but it’s clear from the start, its roots also lie deeply within neo-noir territory. We meet the protagonist, Sam (short for Samantha, … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Pez Outlaw’ (2022)

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Debbi

[WARNING: Potential spoilers lurk within these words. Hark! And pay heed!] This documentary was recommended by another crime author and, knowing his taste, I figured I might like it. Since we have Netflix plus ten thousand other channels with almost … Continue reading →

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Another Night at the Movies!

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Debbi

Hi! I’m actually announcing a new release of a different sort for me. 🙂 As you may recall (if you still read blogs read this blog), I recently participated on the writing team that created a short film in 48 … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Divertimento’ (2020)

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing a short film called Divertimento. It was written and directed by, I believe. Yes. Directed and written by, I’m going to try this name, Keyvan Sheikhalishahi, I hope. Anyway, I’m sorry if I mispronounced that, but … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Glass Onion’ (2022)

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing Glass Onion, the second Knives Out Mystery. This is a really good movie, in my opinion, and just terribly clever. Both movies are terribly clever, and so hats off to Rian Johnson. That’s all I can … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Loving Highsmith’ (2022)

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Debbi

I’ve never read any of Patricia Highsmith’s books, but I have seen two of the movies adapted from them. And I know she was considered by many to have been a rather grim, reclusive figure, even an outright racist. This … Continue reading →

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