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Being the Ricardos (2021)
Choppy and miscast
Would loved to have seen this cast with Isla Fisher and Benjamin Bratt as the leads. They would have been amazing! Love both Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem generally speaking but both were miscast. Nicole does great dramatic scenes but doesn't have the physicality and facial expressions necessary to exude the funny side of Lucy. Javier is an amazing actor but does not have the boyish charm of Desi and was too old for the part.
The script was very choppy, jumping back and forth in time and there was too much fictional stuff added for effect-most notably the nonexistent phone call with Hoover. There is a compelling story that could have been conveyed but unfortunately it did not happen in this film.
Omo Child: The River and the Bush (2015)
Riveting documentary
This is a riveting movie which demonstrates how one man's passion and commitment can create great change in a community. I saw this movie at the Cleveland International Film Festival and was blown away. This documentary introduces us to an ancient ritual practice in an African tribe in which children suffering from a curse called "mingi" are killed to ensure the village does not suffer an adverse fate. Lale Labuko is a young tribesman whose father takes the extraordinary step of sending his son out of the village to get educated, contrary to the wishes of the tribal elders. Upon graduation, Lale pursues the ambitious goal of eliminating these ritualistic killings from his own and neighboring villages. This film documents his efforts, including its trials and tribulations, and is a compelling and incredibly thought-provoking account of the steps he and others have taken to save and create a future for these condemned children. I highly recommend this film to anyone interested in learning about other cultures or how they can effect change in their community.
Preggoland (2014)
Funny from beginning to end
I saw this movie at the Cleveland Film Festival. This is probably one of the best comedies I have seen in years. Sonja Bennett is a remarkable talent. Not only did she write a great script which keeps the laughs coming on a regular basis, her comic timing, mannerisms, facial expressions, etc. as the lead actress are exceptional. Supporting performances by Danny Trejo and Paul Campbell also were terrific as were the performances by her preggo loving/mommy obsessed friends. I laughed so hard during this film, I had tears running down my face. . . Despite the lead characters absurd antics, you can't help relating to her and rooting for her every bit of the way. I couldn't imagine how they would end this film given all the crazy shenanigans and they did just a fabulous job (no spoilers here). This film is wickedly funny while always staying classy. I highly recommend this film to anyone who loves to laugh.