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“Joy”—To Behold

Written by diana on May 26, 2016. Posted in movie reviews. 2 Comments on “Joy”—To Behold

Joy is based on the true story of a divorced Long Island entrepreneur, Joy Mangano (played by Jennifer Lawrence), who invented the Miracle Mop in 1989. In the process she overcomes significant personal and business obstacles. Mangano develops an immensely prosperous business empire, first with QVC and later with the Home Shopping Network...

“American Hustle”:—Everyone Hustles To Survive

Written by diana on December 31, 2013. Posted in movie reviews, Unhealed Wound. 2 Comments on “American Hustle”:—Everyone Hustles To Survive

With its ensemble cast, this film has received almost unanimous accolades for the universally stunning performances, under the direction of David O. Russell. Still at the top of his game (after “I Heart Huckabees”, “The Fighter”, and “Silver Linings Playbook”). All of Russell’s movies, intentionally or not, are the embodiment of a certain...

“Silver Linings Playbook”–Behind Every Cloud

Written by diana on March 11, 2013. Posted in movie reviews, Unhealed Wound. 1 Comment on “Silver Linings Playbook”–Behind Every Cloud

The best comedies go for truths, not laughs. And, although “Silver Linings Playbook” is billed as a comedy, it is more a romance between two young adults with bipolar disorder whose families and friends have to deal with the turmoil that mental illness creates. David O. Russell, the director of this blockbuster multiple Academy Award...

Tag: Bradley Cooper

“Joy”—To Behold

“American Hustle”:—Everyone Hustles To Survive

“Silver Linings Playbook”–Behind Every Cloud

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