A Clockwork Orange (1971) ****

One of the finest films ever made. Superbly crafted with stand out performances from the entire cast. Noticed this time around the ubiquity of backlit shots only unlike contemporary films you can still see the actors. 136 minutes that go by like 70.

Love Is Love Is Love (2020) **

Portmanteau chick flick d'un certain âge showcases a plethora of terrific actresses including the always welcome Polly Draper. It's a shame the material is not up to the performers' high caliber. Still, it's well shot and there are worse ways to spend 90 minutes.

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) ***

Well done uber-80's rom-com with a top cast including peak Madonna.

Bullitt (1968) ***

Steve is perfect as the good cop standing up to sleazy politicos in a surprisingly slow and, except for the acclaimed car chase, dull procedural. Beautifully shot and makes superb use of the SF location.

The Strange Monsieur Victor (1938) **

Interesting French noir meller has a little too much going on to be compelling. Well made though.

Nights and Weekends (2008) *

This is worse than a waste of Ms. Gerwig, it's exploitation.

The Chase (1946) ***

Strange noir has many oddball touches that make it feel modern along with a couple of terrific supporting turns. Fizzles out in the third act.

The Canyons (2013) **

Disappointing because it could have been a lot better but not the complete train wreck a lot of critics saw. The acting is fine and it is beautifully shot for the most part. The script and direction are just too pedestrian to make something resonant.

Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007) *

Non-scripted exercise is watchable only because of Greta.

Tenet (2020) ****

Terrific mind-bending actioner answers the question what if you combined Memento with Inception?