Directed by John Michael McDonagh The Guard is what Green Book wanted to be, weirdly enough. It's a murder mystery of sorts that quickly moves into the same action-comedy territory as another Brendan Gleeson film, 2008's In Bruges (directed by John Michael McDonagh's brother Martin). Within this the two central protagonists are the Irish Gerry Boyle (Gleeson) … Continue reading The Guard (2011)
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Frankie (2019)
Directed by Ira Sachs There's something very pleasant about Frankie. It's a relaxed story that takes place over the course of a single afternoon in a vacation town in Portugal, spread amongst a small ensemble of similarly relaxed but agitated individuals. They discuss the pivot points or possible pivot points in their lives, things like divorce, … Continue reading Frankie (2019)
Paddington 2 (2017)
Directed by Paul King Goddamn this is one sweet movie, and Paddington, like Fred Rogers, is someone we would all be lucky to have in our own lives. He's a talking bear who lives with a human family in a small London neighborhood where everyone knows and loves him. He's a delightful character who sees the … Continue reading Paddington 2 (2017)
