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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

‘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 [...]

When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study average Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up [...]

The prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved.

A documentary that looks at the well-known case, which is largely regarded as the greatest unsolved heist in American history. Chuck says: Director John Dower’s intriguing documentary casts [...]

An embittered “Scrooge” of a woman plans to sell her small town, regardless of the consequences to the people who live there. Good Tidings Aplenty in “Square” By Chuck Koplinski [...]

A Yale law student drawn back to his hometown grapples with family history, Appalachian values and the American dream. Chuck says: I’ve always contended that Ron Howard is very much a throwback [...]

Santa Claus must contend with a hitman sent from a disappointed child. Chuck says: In many ways, the film is quite fitting for 2020 – the world is a mess, up is down, down is up and “normalcy” [...]