Peneflix MOVIE REVIEWS BY PENEFLIX

Many of you have requested a mini synopsis of the most recent films; answering a simple question; “see it or skip it”? “Unstoppable” is pulsating entertainment; a true story of a runaway train without the “terrorist” angle; a heart -arresting ride that keeps you cheering for two unlikely heroes; significantly portrayed by veteran and award winning actor, Denzel Washington and ... Read More »

In the week since my re-entry from another flavorful, flirtation with the foreign I have seen five films, two operas and one play. And yes, I do have a life, a rather charmed one at that! The above two films are diametrically opposed in content and theme. Their core revolves around India; whether cuisine, celluloid, conventions or traditions its illusive ... Read More »

This is the second posting. Reminder you must go to www.peneflix.com to read the reviews!  October 1st, 2001 was my original departure date but “the best laid plans of mice and men go oft astray”; the world and my itinerary, irrevocably altered, September 11th, 2001. Having just returned from a twelve day excursion, my mind in turmoil, I had to ... Read More »

Mythology, its lore and gore, Greek, Roman, Biblical has had a lifelong, lustful fascination for me; the gods interfere with us mortals, toying with us, impregnating us then withdraw, and watch with divine gratification the theatre of the absurd they have produced and directed, vociferously proclaiming, “what fools these mortals be”! Viewing Alex Gibney’s Documentary (a term I use gingerly; ... Read More »

This is a eulogy.  Watching  the third and final 2 1/2 hours of the life and perils of Lisbeth Salander, realizing this was “so long, farewell, Auf Weidersehen, goodbye” I felt the ache and nostalgia of loss, the loss of a difficult but cherished friend.  The movie is not as good as the previous two; it lacks the action, passion, ... Read More »