NEW REVIEWS
‘My (Not So) Perfect Life’ (2017) Book Review
My (Not So) Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella Synopsis from the publisher: “Everywhere Katie Brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, Demeter Farlowe. Demeter is brilliant and creative, lives with her perfect family in a posh townhouse, and wears the coolest clothes. Katie’s life, meanwhile, is a daily…
‘The Last Summer’ (2019) Review
The Last Summer Synopsis: A group of young people in Chicago come together during the summer before they head off to college. The Last Summer follows a group of high school graduates through their last few months of “freedom” before college. The movie has quite a few storylines going on. Griffin (KJ Apa) is set…
‘The Rewrite’ (2015) Review
The Rewrite Synopsis: An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there. Keith Michaels (Hugh Grant) was once a promising screenwriter in Hollywood. His first movie, Paradise Misplaced, was a huge hit and won the Academy…
‘Chasing Liberty’ (2004) Review
Chasing Liberty: Anna wants to be like other girls her age but she’s the US president’s daughter and always guarded. In Prague, he breaks a promise, leading Anna to run away and explore Europe with a stranger named Ben.
‘Candy Jar’ (2018) Review
Candy Jar: Dueling high school debate champs who are at odds on just about everything forge ahead with ambitious plans to get into the colleges of their dreams.
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ (1961) Review
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way.
‘Someone Great’ (2019) Review
Someone Great Synopsis: After a devastating break up on the eve of her cross-country move, Jenny enjoys one last NYC adventure with her two best pals. When Jenny (Gina Rodriguez) lands her dream job in San Francisco, she and her boyfriend of nine years, Nate (Lakeith Stanfield), decide to call it quits. Devastated, Jenny spends…
‘The Perfect Date’ (2019) Review
The Perfect Date Synopsis: To save up for college, Brooks Rattigan creates an app where anyone can pay him to play the perfect stand-in boyfriend for any occasion. High school senior Brooks Rattigan (Noah Centineo) has college expenses piling up, so he volunteers to take a classmate’s cousin to a high school dance in exchange…
‘2 Days in New York’ (2012) Review
2 Days in New York: Manhattan couple Marion and Mingus, who each have children from prior relationships, find their comfortable family dynamic jostled by a visit from Marion’s relatives.
‘Long Shot’ (2019) Review
Long Shot Synopsis: When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly. Oh boy! Thanks to the unique pairing of Seth Rogan and…
