ReelBob: ‘Ammonite’ ★★★
By Bob Bloom “Ammonite” is saddled with a familiar vibe — a period piece about two women living in a time when their gender was […]
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ReelBob: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ ★★★½
By Bob Bloom “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is a historical drama-romance that focuses on two women who, in their own ways, defy conforming […]
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Catching up: ‘First Love’ ★★★½
By Bob Bloom “First Love” is a chaotic Japanese import that combines contrasting elements from yakuza thrillers, comedy and romance that blend into a riveting […]
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ReelBob: ‘Cold War’ ★★★
By Bob Bloom Not all love stories are happy affairs: “Romeo and Juliet” is tragic, “Wuthering Heights” is haunted and “Love Story” is sad — […]
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