Flowers in the Attic

The "Flowers" series of books by V.C. Andrews were a huge part of my childhood. I read and reread them dozens of times - they really affected me. I have been waiting my whole life for someone to make a decent film adaptation of this book, as it truly deserves one. Well, I'm still waiting. This was better than the 1987 version, but it doesn't do the desperateness of the plot justice at all, and the acting was terrible, save for Burstyn. This is not a good or fair version of this book - if you are a fan just stay away. 2/5

Flowers in the Attic on Netflix

The Age of Adaline

This is a beautifully sweet & moving romantic drama in the vein of "Benjamin Button", lovely direction. 4/5

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Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You

This script was strong with some great lines and overall the acting was solid, but the lead, Toby Regbo, didn't have enough emotional depth to carry this. Good, not great. 3/5

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You on Netflix

Another Happy Day

This is a brilliant and blistering look at family dysfunction that's expertly acted across the board. Wow. 4.5/5

Another Happy Day on Netflix

The Last Picture Show

A completely brilliant film with so many dark & subtle undertones. Very powerful & poignant - loved it. 5/5

The Last Picture Show on Netflix

Lovely, Still

Landau & Burstyn are magnificent in this beautiful, magical, dark & devastating film. I wept like it was WALL-E. Seriously... watch this film. The performances are off the charts & it's so powerful & emotional. I'm *still* crying. Damn. 5/5

Lovely, Still, on Netflix

Deceiver

Wholly impractical, ridiculous, badly edited & directed, just ludicrous in so many ways. Bah. 2/5

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