I love this movie but it is not good for my blood pressure YES Release date: April 2, 2021Director: Emma SeligmanLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Jews in their 20s. People with diagnosed anxiety disorders. When should you watch this movie: When you’re taking a break from looking at grad schools. The sell: IContinue reading “Shiva Baby”
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Ready or Not
There is no such thing as an ethical billionaire YES Release date: August 21, 2019Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Girlbosses. Anyone who’s been on a date with a finance guy. When should you watch this movie: After going on a date with a finance guy. Before attending a weddingContinue reading “Ready or Not”
The Lego Movie
A most pleasant surprise YES Release date: February 7, 2014Director: Phil Lord, Christopher MillerLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Folks having a hard time. Parents. When should you watch this movie: When you need a distraction from the horror show of reality. While you’re babysitting and the kids suggest watching something terrible and/or boringContinue reading “The Lego Movie”
Nashville
Everything you need to know about America and more YES Release date: June 11, 1975Director: Robert AltmanLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: People who “don’t like country music,” but love Dolly Parton and secretly listen to Golden Hour in the car. Anthropologists researching American iconography. When should you watch this movie: During awards season.Continue reading “Nashville”
Surf’s Up
Stop trying to monetize your hobbies YES Release date: June 8, 2007Director: Ash Brannon, Chris BuckLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Fans of 7 Days in Hell. Fans of Waterlogged (1962). When should you watch this movie: When summer feels really far away. When you desperately need a boost of serotonin. The sell: AnimatedContinue reading “Surf’s Up”
The Dead Don’t Die
Get ready to jump on the Adam Driver stan-wagon YES Release date: June 14, 2019Director: Jim JarmuschLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Screenwriters. Pessimists. When should you watch this movie: Halloween. When you’re overcome with a sense of impending doom. The sell: At this stage, it’s hard to make an original zombie movie. It’sContinue reading “The Dead Don’t Die”
Bridget Jones’s Diary
This is about to be a long feminist rant about Bridget Jones’s Diary, so if that’s not your jam, go read a different review NO Release date: April 13, 2001Director: Sharon Maguire Language: English Who should watch this movie: People who actually enjoy Katherine Heigl’s filmography. Folks who do a yearly re-watch of the BBCContinue reading “Bridget Jones’s Diary”
Logan Lucky
Channing Tatum is an underrated acting talent change my mind YES Release date: August 18, 2017Director: Steven SoderberghLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Fans of Oceans 12. People who watch NASCAR. People who make fun of people who watch NASCAR. When should you watch this movie: On a Sunday with your friends and withContinue reading “Logan Lucky”
Safe Men
Now this is real Jewish representation YES Release date: August 7, 1998Director: John HamburgLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Jews who grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When should you watch this movie: When you need a pick me up. Before your next big family function. The sell: From the man who wouldContinue reading “Safe Men”
Wayne’s World
Hi, I’m in Delaware YES Release date: February 14, 1992Director: Penelope SpheerisLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Elder Millennials. People in the DIY music scene. Anyone with an art degree. When should you watch this movie: When reality is stressing you out. The sell: It’s difficult to describe Wayne’s World as anything other thanContinue reading “Wayne’s World”
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