CRAZY RICH ASIANS

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her boyfriend, Nick,  to his best friend's wedding in Singapore.  She's surprised to learn that Nick's  family is extremely wealthy, and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors.  Trust into the spotlight, Rachel must contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far worse--Nick's disapproving mother.  Excellent romantic comedy with lots of laughs.  I give it a 7.  Stars Harry Golding, Constance Wu, Awkwafina (Got Peik Lin)

BLACKKKLANSMAN

This story is based on Ron Stallworth's real life as the first black police officer in Colorado Springs, who went on to go undercover to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.  Do Not Miss This Movie.  Based on a true story, it will keep you on the edge of you r seat.  As a Colorado native, I was shocked by the facts and frightened.  I give it a 9.  

PUZZLE

A woman who has talent for assembling jigsaw puzzles sneaks away from her suburban  town and goes to New York City, where  she partners with a man for a puzzle tournament in Atlantic City.   As she experiences independence for the first time, she begins to view her value and the pieces of her own life in a whole new light.  Movie is well done and food for thought for those women that are dominated by men.  I give it an 8.  

THE CAKEMAKER

Thomas, young German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who has frequent business in Berlin.  When Oren dies in a car crash, Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking answers reguarding his death.  Under a fabricated identity, Thomas  infiltrates into the life of Anat, his lover's wife who is newly divorced.  Anat owns a small Cafe and Thomas starts to work for her and creates German cakes and cookies that bring life to her Cafe.  Thomas finds himself involved in Anat's life in a way. far beyond his anticipation, and to protect the truth he will stretch his  lie to the point of no return.  You will die of chocolate overdose from the baking.  A good movie that I rate an 8.  StarsTim Kalkhof and Sarah Adler.

MAMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN

Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again.  Return to the magical Greek island of Kalokain in this new musical based on the songs of ABBA.  With the film's  original cast returning and new additions including Lily James, the film goes back and forth in time to show how relationship forged in the past resonate in the present.  Not Academy material but you will love it.  Go to Google and search Mama Mia 2 cast and pictures show up.  Too many to list.  I give it a 8 for touching my heart.

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

The movie centers around telemarketer Cassius Green as he discovers a magical key to professional success, and. is immediately propelled into a macabre universe.  As a normal American, I hate telemarketers who interrupt your dinner,  So, so movie but kind of weird.  I give it a 6.  StarsLakeith Stanfield.

BOUNDARIES

With her teenage son in tow, single mother Laura embarks on a road trip she knows will be hellish:  picking up her pot-dealing dad from a nursing home he's been kicked out of and driving him cross country to her sister's house.  Definitely keeps your attention.   Makes a good afternoon of movie entertainment.  I give it a 7.  Stars Vera Farmiga; Christopher Plummer; Lewis McDougall.