Q-Tips Reviews

A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon (Aaron Johnson) lives with his Aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas) in working-class Liverpool, England. Mimi’s husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother, Julia (Anne-Marie Duff), at the funeral. Despite Mimi’s misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young Lennon is inspired to form his own band.

Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy this movie.

Very well done movie. Even though it was filled with music, I loved how it didn’t really get into The Beatles (and I’m a huge Beatles fan), but really stuck to John’s painful story. It was beautifully acted and directed. Very moving. Cinematography was was wonderful. Just a good movie all around. A true story of human frailty and love.

At the height of the Detroit Garage Rock movement in 1999, a chronically ill father, his musician son and his band bond on a raucous road trip. Together, they war with a rival band on the way to the South by Southwest festival.

Q-tips say: We were disappointed in this movie. Expected more music but that did not happen. Perhaps the Band should stop the run.

While attending Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago.

Q-tips say: Yes, we are enjoying it.

Wednesday Addams is a fun, darkly whimsical take on a classic character that both embraces the legacy of the Addams Family and gives a modern twist. A spooky and stylish adventure for fans of all things dark, funny, and a little bit twisted.

7/29/25 – An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting; intimately exploring the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations. on HBO Max

Q-tips say: YES, WATCH IT!

BRILLIANT. It is one of the greatest musical documentaries we have seen. Excellent production with cameos from Paul M from the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, etc. What truly elevates this documentary is how it thoughtfully weaves in the origin stories of some of Joel’s most legendary hits Piano Man, New York State of Mind, Just the Way You Are, Vienna, and Goodnight Saigon. These behind-the-scenes moments add an irresistible layer for fans, showing how his childhood struggles, romantic turmoil, and New York roots shaped songs that would become timeless anthems. It’s in these intimate glimpses of his songwriting process that the film finds its emotional core.

A mystery-of-the-week series following Charlie Cale, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Guest stars are plentiful throughout, from Ellen Barkin and Adrien Brody to Luis Guzmán and Chloë Sevigny. An inverted detective series, also known as a “howcatchem” and popularized by “Columbo,” the crime and perpetrator are shown at the beginning of each episode, and follows Charlie as she tries to solve the mystery.

Q-tips say: “Poker Face” is almost an anti-binge show; it’s better as a mystery to watch once a week rather than all the episodes at once. Suggest the mystery-of-the-week format is starting to feel repetitive, despite the show’s commitment to its quirkiness.