I just returned from the movie theatre where I watched Perfect Days, Wim Wenders new Japanese-speaking film, set in Tokyo – for the second time in a week. I loved this film so much. It follows the life of a fellow named Hirayama. Each day… Read More
I didn’t want to see the new Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer. In general, I don’t enjoy films about war. I don’t care for films punctuated by explosions, and I find biopics tend to be hit or miss. Sheila saw it the other day and on… Read More
Please join us for the latest episode of The Agency Podcast. Listen right here or look for us in all the good podcast places (except Spotify…..we’re no longer on Spotify). This week: Everything Everywhere All at OnceAll the Old KnivesJuliaTokyo Vice….and lots more conversation Email… Read More
We went out to see a movie tonight. We wore masks in the theatre. There were just a few people at this screening and we were seated far apart. I felt quite comfortable and safe. It was really good to get out of the house.… Read More
Uncut Gems is a roller-coaster gold-rush of a film by the Sadfie Brothers, anchored by a really great performance by Adam Sandler (yes, I said great!). Sandler’s character, a NY jeweler, knows no comfort as he juggles his entire crazy life throughout the film, seeking… Read More
We’ve been watching spy films lately. In particular, we’ve been watching the slow, plodding films based on John le Carré novels. This includes both of those British mini-series featuring Alec Guinness as George Smiley, and yesterday we watched The Spy Who Came in From the… Read More
The Sisters Brothers, based on Patrick deWitt’s 2011 novel, is in limited release and is now playing at Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto. This film marks the English language debut for director Jacques Audiard. It has an excellent cast, featuring John C. Reilly as Eli Sisters,… Read More
We trundled off to the Cineplex this evening to see Annihilation, the new Alex Garland film. You might recall his directorial debut, Ex Machina. Most of the people at the Queensway tonight were there for Black Panther. There were signs saying various showings were sold… Read More
The Post is a newspaper story, the true story of the Washington Post and the Pentagon Papers. It’s very timely and it reminds us we are not living through the first time an American President has gone after the press, nor the first time time… Read More
We trundled off to see The Accountant last evening, the new flick with Ben Affleck. This is a fun movie as long as you don’t take it too seriously. Instead, think of it as a comedy. That way you don’t have to struggle suspending your… Read More
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