Welcome to this month’s FREE Friday newsletter! At the end of every month, I’ll drop a list of what I’ve been working on. Without further ado: Zoe Ziegler shines in Janet Planet Janet Planet, the feature debut from writer/director Annie Baker, explores the trials of growing up in the shadow of a loving, but not-so-perfect role model, about how codependency can bring people together and tear them apart. It’s a slight debut, and that stillness, while often a feature, can sometimes work against it, almost as if you can feel Baker urging the emotional gears to turn instead of letting that feeling build naturally. But in its moments of humor – and those little moments of shock –
Is Bikeriders worth the price of a ticket in your opinion Sammie? From your brief critique I get the impression you didn't think much of it. Thanks again for great reviews, your use of language is on point.
Responding to a previous post…. Just watched Lisa Frankenstein. All I can say is, being a seamstress sure came in handy! 😁🤭🫣
As always thank you Sammie. I wholeheartedly agree with John’s comments. And, of course OF COURSE with Chuck’s.
Is Bikeriders worth the price of a ticket in your opinion Sammie? From your brief critique I get the impression you didn't think much of it. Thanks again for great reviews, your use of language is on point.
Having read many of your film reviews, I see that when you criticize a film you are incisive, fair, and gentle.
I am impressed by your writing!