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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Starring: Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, Francois Scarborough Clemmons

Rated: PG-13 for Some Thematic Elements and Language

Running Time: 1 h 34 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Pacing, Editing, Story, Morals

WEAKNESSES: -

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

July 2, 2018

A documentary about the children’s show, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, and its host, Fred Rogers.

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The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk

Rated: Running Time: 1 h 43 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Peter Sellers, Humor, Pacing

WEAKNESSES: Farfetched Premise

The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

July 2, 2018

Charles Dreyfus escapes a mental institution and threatens the world with destruction unless someone can kill Inspector Clouseau.

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Dumbo (1941)

Directed by: Samuel Armstrong

Starring: Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy

Rated: G

Running Time: 1h 4m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5 (didn't like it)

STRENGTHS: Good for its day

WEAKNESSES: It's not 1941 anymore

Dumbo (1941)

June 29, 2018

A newborn circus elephant is separated from its mother and must find its own way under the big top.

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In Adventure, Animated, Children's Movies, Comedy, Fantasy Tags Disney, Dumbo, 1941, Samuel Armstrong, Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, G, 2 Stars, Michael McDonald
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Sicario:Day of the Saldado (2018)

Directed by: Stefano Sollima

Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Isabel Moner, Catherine Keener

Rated: R

Running Time: 2 h 2 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Cinematography

Sicario: Day of the Saldado (2018)

June 29, 2018

After it is discovered that one of the cartels is smuggling terrorists into the US, Matt Graver reteams with Alejandro to pit the cartels against each other again. 

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller Tags Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Isabela Moner, Stefano Sollima, Taylor Sheridan, Dariusz Wolski
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The Seagull (2018)

Directed by: Michael Mayer

Starring: Annette Bening, Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll, Elisabeth Moss

Rated: PG13

Running Time: 1h 38m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, It's a Play

The Seagull (2018)

June 28, 2018

In this adaptation of the Anton Chekov an aging actress and her son, a rising writer, butt heads over their art, societal place, and choice of romantic interests. As a holiday by the lake unfolds so do their dysfunctions and fears.

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In Drama, Romance Tags Annette Bening, Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Mayer, Adaptation, 2018, The Seagull, PG-13, 3 Stars
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The Virgin Spring (1960)

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Max Von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson

Rated: Running Time: 1 h 29 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Acting, Cinematography, Symbolism, Pacing

WEAKNESSES: -

The Virgin Spring (1960)

June 28, 2018

A young virgin and a jealous servant make their way to a church to deliver candles, but along the way they encounter trouble. 

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Epic, Foreign Film, Thriller
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Sicario (2015)

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya

Rated: R for strong violence, grisly images, and language

Running Time: 2 h 1 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: writing, directing, acting, cinematography, soundtrack, pacing

WEAKNESSES: -

Sicario (2015)

June 28, 2018

An FBI agent is recruited by a shadowy agency to help fight the cartels.

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In Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Thriller Tags Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya, Denis Villeneuve, Taylor Sheridan, Roger Deakins
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Dressed to Kill (1980)

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Nancy Allen, Angie Dickinson, Michael Caine

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 45 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Cinematography, Acting

WEAKNESSES: Some Pacing

Dressed to Kill (1980)

June 27, 2018

After a call girl witnesses a murder, she becomes the next target of the murderer.

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

Directed by: J. A. Bayona

Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Toby Jones

Rated: PG13

Running Time: 2h 8m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: It is a movie.

WEAKNESSES: The emptiness inside when you leave the theater.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

June 26, 2018

The now abandoned Jurassic World Theme Island's existence, and all the dinosaurs on it, is threatened by a volcanic eruption so do-gooders, Claire Dearing and Owen Grady are off to save the animals from a second extinction event. I wonder if some dishonest businessmen will double cross them at some point?

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In Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags J.A. Bayona, Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Action, Adventure, Sci fi, Sequel, Dinosaurs, Clone, Toby Jones, PG-13, 2018, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Michael McDonald, 2 Stars
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The Trip to Spain (2017)

Directed by: Michael Winterbottom

Starring: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon

Rated: Running Time: 1 h 48 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Humor, Cinematography, 'Writing'

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Some Jokes/Gags

The Trip to Spain (2017)

June 25, 2018

Two old friends embark on a vacation across Spain, stopping for delectable cuisine, discussing culture and history, while telling jokes and doing impressions.​​​​​​​ 

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In Adventure, Biographical, Comedy, Documentary, Drama
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American Animals (2018)

Directed by: Bart Layton

Starring: Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, Ann Dowd

Rated: R for Language Throughout, Some Drug Use and Brief Crude/ Sexual Material

Running Time: 1 h 56 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Style, Acting, Innovation

WEAKNESSES: Some Pacing

American Animals (2018)

June 25, 2018

Four college students plan a heist to steal rare books worth over twelve million dollars from their college library.

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Ocean's 8 (2018)

Directed by: Gary Ross

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 1h 50m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Star Power?

WEAKNESSES: Boring, Character Development

Ocean's 8 (2018)

June 22, 2018

When Debbie Ocean gets released from the slammer she gathers a gang of thieves to steal a 150 million dollar diamond necklace from round a debutante’s neck at the Met Gala. Maybe she can even get back at an old flame along the way.

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In Action, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Crime Tags Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Gary Ross, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Awkwafina, Sarah Paulson, Heist, Comedy, Ocean's 8, 2018, PG-13, 2 Stars
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Tag (2018)

Directed by: Jeff Tomsic

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm

Rated: R for Language Throughout, Crude Sexual Content, Drug Use and Brief Nudity

Running Time: 1 h 40 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Hannibal Buress, Some Jokes/Gags, Real Footage

WEAKNESSES: Predictable Storyline and Jokes

Tag (2018)

June 21, 2018

Based on a true story of a group of friends that have been playing the same game of tag for almost thirty years.

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My Life As a Zucchini (2016)

Directed by: Claude Barras

Starring: Eric Abbate, Nick Offerman, Will Forte

Rated: PG13

Running Time: 1h 10m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Animation, Unique Voice

WEAKNESSES: Unexpectedly Serious

My Life As a Zucchini (2016)

June 21, 2018

When young Zucchini accidentally kills his single alcoholic mother he is placed in a foster group home where he meets other children who are all in a similar plight and don’t know what to think of the new kid.

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In Animated, Children's Movies, Adventure, Drama, Foreign Film Tags Claud Barras, Eric Abbate, Nick Offerman, Will Forte, Foreign, 2016, My Life as a Zuchini, PG-13, 3 Stars
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Pom Poko (1994)

Directed by:Isao Takahata

Starring:Shincho Kokontei, Makoto Nonomura, Yuriko Ishida

Rated: PG for Violence, Scary Images and Thematic Elements

Running Time: 1 h 59 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Originality, Humor, Animation Style

WEAKNESSES: Length, Finding Target Audience

Pom Poko (1994)

June 20, 2018

A group of shape-shifting “raccoon dogs” fight against the humans who plan on turning their forest into a development.

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Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)

Directed by: Makoto Shinkai

Starring: Hilary Haag, Corey Hartzog, Leraldo Anzaldua

Rated: TV-14

Running Time: 1 h 56 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Animation Style, Originality, Design, Soundtrack

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Legnth

Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)

June 20, 2018

A lonely young girl meets a mysterious boy on a mountain. When he disappears into a world beyond, the girl follows him and eventually discovers things about both her past and the boy’s.

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F is for Fake (1973)

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, Francois Reichenbach

Rated: PG (does include nudity)

Running Time: 1h 29m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Editing, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Subject

F for Fake (1973)

June 19, 2018

In this pseudo documentary of sorts, director and pontificator, Orson Welles guides the viewer through a series of stories meant as a meditation on the nature of truth, falsehood, and art, focusing on painters, forgers, biographers.

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In Documentary, Drama, Mystery Tags F for Fake, 1973, Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, Francois Reichenbach, PG, 3 Stars
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Falling Down (1993)

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey

Rated: R for Violence and Strong Language

Running Time: 1 h 53 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Concept, Message, Characters

WEAKNESSES: -

Falling Down (1993)

June 19, 2018

A disgruntled man becomes fed up with the world around him and decides to take matters into his own hands.

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Incredibles 2 (2018)

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener

Rated: PG for Action Sequences and Some Brief Mild Language

Running Time: 1 h 58 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Pacing, Animation, Style, Messages

WEAKNESSES: Similarities to Original

Incredibles 2 (2018)

June 18, 2018

Mr. Incredible is left at home with the kids while Elastigirl gets a new job saving the world.

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Hotel Artemis(2018)

Directed by: Drew Pearce

Starring: Jodi Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Sofia Boutella, Charlie Day, Dave Bautista

Rated: R for Violence and Language Throughout, Some Sexual References, and Brief Drug Use

Running Time: 1 h 33 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Jodie Foster, Original Concept, Some Writing

WEAKNESSES: Zachary Quinto, Needless Characters, Some Writing & Plotholes

Hotel Artemis (2018)

June 15, 2018

Set in the near future, during a riot in LA, a “members only” hospital caters to criminals and lowlifes. What could go wrong?

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