Luca (2021)

 

An Italian fish out of water tale from Pixar. The animation is very pretty. Fun viewing for the family. 

Rating: C+

Kid 90 (2021)

 

A documentary of Jennifer Soliel’s life comprised of archive footage and diary excerpts she herself recorded. I grew up watching Punky Brewster, so it was fun getting a glimpse behind the camera of child stars in the 90s. I could see a lot of similarities to Miley Cyrus and other kids who grew up in front of the camera that came after her. An interesting, and sometimes dark, walk down memory lane. 

Rating: C+

Palmer (2021)

Fisher Stevens hits the perfect sweet spot between heartwarming and tragic. A meaty role for Timberlake. One of my favorites so far for 2021. 

Rating: B

Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (2020)

 

The theatrical version of Derek’s stage show, which wowed audiences with illusions, storytelling, and, let’s be honest, a lot of emotional manipulation. The editing and the pace felt odd. Long pauses, clicks, and other bits that seemed out of place. 

Where the show excels is with the non-illusionary pieces; genuine reactions from audience members who are feeling seen and heard. And even you, the viewer, will share those same feelings as you watch the movie. It will leave you puzzling out how everything was pulled off. 

Rating: C+