A Place of One's Own (1945) **

Nicely done Victorian era ghost story with a surprisingly good performance by almost always supporting actress Barbara Mullen and a spooky appearance by Dr. Pretorius himself.

Mr. Klein (1976) ***

Chilling look at occupied France and a question of identity. M. Delon in fine form.

Daughters of Darkness (1971) *

Seems the casting director went for looks instead of ability.

Dirty Work (1998) *

Stand-up humor doesn't always translate to movies. Certainly not here.

All the Old Knives (2022) **

Clever whodunnit in the spy game benefits from good casting.

New COVID-19 nasal spray outperforms current antibody treatments in mice - Northwestern Now

In addition to losing effectiveness, current antibody therapies also come with several problems: They are difficult to develop, expensive and require a healthcare professional to administer. They also require complicated supply chains and extreme refrigeration, which is often unavailable in low-resource settings.

The new antiviral solves all these problems. As opposed to monoclonal antibodies, which are made by cloning and culturing living mammalian cells, the new antiviral treatment is produced large-scale in microorganisms like E. coli, making them more cost-effective to manufacture. Not only is the new therapy stable in high heat, which could further streamline manufacturing and decrease the cost of goods for clinical development, it also holds promise for being self-administered as a one-time nasal spray, bypassing the need for medical professionals.

The researchers imagine that it could be available at the pharmacy and used as a preventative measure to treat infections.

Rancho Deluxe (1975) **

Seems to be going for a "Butch and Sundance" or "Hawkeye and Trapper" vibe but ends up coming across as kind of sleazy. Slim Pickens is the only highlight.

The Power of the Dog (2021) ***

Stylishly directed neo-western, a character study of a beligerent jerk who can't see beyond himself. Well acted, well shot.

Idiocracy (2006) ***

Frequently hilarious satire of contemporary popular culture run amok. Unfortunately turned out to be fairly prescient.

Swamp Water (1941) **

Southern gothic melodrama, Hollywood style. Loads of great character actors and a fine lead.

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) ***

Well done thriller plays with the genre-inherent clichés and keeps you on your toes. Fine cast, pacing.

Redbelt (2008) ****

Mamet's version of Rocky. Typical, which means sharp, witty, intense.