Many moments in The Light Between Oceans (2016, out now for home viewing) accentuate isolated and needy individuals who don’t really want to be alone. Tom and Isabel The film begins by lingering on Tom’s isolation on the Australian coast. He is single, alone and surrounded by mountain and land on one side and ocean…

The airplane drama Sully (2016, out now on DVD) is not a testosterone fueled action flick. That’s maybe why someone I heard, who dismissed Sully, probably wanted more western flick than dramatic. Because Sully is directed by iconic western star of the 1960’s and 70’s Clint Eastwood. However, no western this time, with Sully. Eastwood…

Family film Storks (released on DVD in North America, December 20, 2016) is about a lonely boy who wants a baby brother. The boy’s wish is a sentimental feeling from one angle, but also a natural desire for family. The problem is getting a baby brother. In the animated film Storks the Big Boss at the stork delivery…

The Wild Life (DVD release in North America: November 29, 2016) Warnings—contains scary scenes for the very young In North America this generally innocuous kid’s movie, a three dimensional animation, is called The Wild Life. In others places in the world it is called Robinson Crusoe. Watching it you’ll get the point of calling it…

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