Follows screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz‘s tumultuous development of Orson Welles‘ iconic masterpiece Citizen Kane (1941). Chuck says: For those fascinated by the Golden Age of Hollywood and “Citizen Kane” in particular, David Fincher’s “Mank” will prove to be a fascinating treasure of trove of juicy anecdotes, behind-the-scenes glimpses and fascinating conjecture regarding the machinations of the studio system and […]

1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and a young woman sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship, altering both of their lives forever. Chuck says: Mary Anning was a woman who was born during the wrong era. Brilliant and determined, she taught herself to be one of the most […]

A heavy-metal drummer’s life is thrown into freefall when he begins to lose his hearing.   Pam says:An excerpt from the review: “Finding refuge in a facility for the deaf run by Joe (Paul Raci), Ruben begins to see the world in a different way. He also begins to see himself in a new and […]

‘Dear Santa’ shines a light on the 100-year-old ‘Operation Santa’ Program of the United States Postal Service. Each year, hundreds of thousands of letters to Santa arrive at Post Offices around the country. Through Operation Santa, the United States Postal Service makes it possible for the public to safely adopt these letters and make children’s […]