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Summer Lovers in Greece
Summer lovers and set jetters flock to Greece, inspired by sun drenched islands, crystal blue waters, and a long screen legacy that shows a country ladled with beauty and mythological wonders.
Robin Holabird
Aug 7, 20257 min read


What lurks in Slavic coastal waters?
Having prepared for my cruise ship journey through the Adriatic and its southern Slavik countries of Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia by watching movies and television series, I kept an eye out for weird sea creatures. What else could I do after watching Killer Mermaid?
Robin Holabird
Aug 7, 20257 min read


Venice Views
Our group leader in Venice gave us a list of things to do that included one final item: Get lost.
Robin Holabird
Aug 7, 20255 min read


Romance dapples Four Letters of Love
With the unabashed romantic title Four Letters of Love, author Niall Williams maintains a loving soul in the screenplay he adapts from his bestselling novel.
Robin Holabird
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Deep Cover displays likeable bonding
Working off the improv performance mantra of “say yes,” Deep Cover provides amusing moments and works as an action film if you agree to its implausibility.
Robin Holabird
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Hot Springs Shark Attack! & other fins on screen
my definition of summer includes at least one shark project, and I need no special 50th anniversary release date for Jaws to celebrate fins on screen.
Robin Holabird
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Heads of State amuses
The team aims for humor and rapport between the lead performers.
Robin Holabird
Jul 7, 20252 min read


An Open Door: Temple Grandin helps others
Subject of an Emmy-winning television movie and a groundbreaking leader in understanding the disparate subjects of animal behavior and human autism, Temple Grandin makes a worthy documentary topic.
Robin Holabird
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Phoenician schemes with Anderson's flair
Knowing his niche audience well, filmmaker Wes Anderson sticks to what works for his crowd in The Phoenician Scheme.
Robin Holabird
Jul 7, 20251 min read


The world survives 28 Years Later
Director Danny Boyle sticks with gut-level fear
Robin Holabird
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Nickel Boys, Small Things and New Boy:Strong films come from schools gone wrong
Strong films come from three small projects abut schools gone wrong
Robin Holabird
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Ballerina dances with John Wick
More than creative killing, Ballerina aims at putting a woman in a starring role.
Robin Holabird
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Jane Austen improves life
It is a truth universally acknowledged in rom-com movies that adding Jane Austen to the mix helps your project.
Robin Holabird
May 11, 20251 min read


Cornfield's clown wields many weapons
Director Craig’s effective weapons come from moving his camera especially well in high speed chases through that title cornfield.
Robin Holabird
May 8, 20252 min read


Another Simple Favor complicates action
Stars and location make Another Simple Favor easy on the eyes.
Robin Holabird
May 8, 20252 min read


Sinners redeems itself
The story allows room for messaging amidst its basic entertainment thrusts of classic horror and great music.
Robin Holabird
May 8, 20252 min read


Swift Horses takes a slow ride
Playing gamblers who also take risks with same sex relationships, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi shine in a wistful look at characters trying to adapt to a world that wants to reshape them.
Robin Holabird
Apr 23, 20251 min read


Drop rises in suspense genre
Drop may drop the ball when it comes to total credibility but it plays the thriller game well enough to provide mindless entertainment.
Robin Holabird
Apr 23, 20251 min read


Black bag fun to open
Spy games play more like word puzzles than football contests in Black Ba
Robin Holabird
Apr 13, 20251 min read


Freaky Tales finds twisted justice
A warped postcard to the city of Oakland, Freaky Tales celebrates its location more like a love letter from a psycho.
Robin Holabird
Apr 4, 20251 min read
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