Catching Up---
A Prophet- 2009
A Prophet is a good movie, nominated for best foreign film at the Oscars, but it took me awhile to get into it and figure out who everyone was. After that it caught on. But patience is needed. 4 of 5
The African Queen- 1951
A film by the legendary John Huston, this movie, a classic remains such in its BluRay release. Bogie is in a great role here, and Hepburn is the symbol for strong women before the age of women's lib. The film is a classic for a good reason, it is just great! I has seen parts of the film before, seeing the whole thing, just not at once. It was great seeing it all as one piece. 5 of 5 easily.
Night of the Iguana- 1964
Another just terrific John Huston film. Starring Richard Burton and Ava Gardner and set on a peninsula off Puerto Vallarta, this film is funny, and the acting is stellar. Burton is a defrocked minister leading a religious tour group in Mexico. As he comes to the end of his line he pulls the bus into an inn run by an old friend, Gardner. And the fireworks begin! 5 of 5, again, easily!
Winter Passing- 2006
This is an odd film, where everything does not quite work, but what does work, works really well. A daughter comes home to her hermit-like author father (can you say JD Salinger) trying to get his hidden works published for some quick cash. But he has some other agendas in mind, and new friends who now occupy his house. Strange but pretty good 3.5 of of 5.
Prime-2005
This film was marketed as more of a comedy, but it turns pretty damn serious and so it is unexpected. It is good, but not great. As usual Meryl is great, but the plot, of a shrink whose patient starts going out with her son, is not strong. Uma is Uma!!! 3.5 out of 5.
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