4/22 – Dopesick at times sinks under the weight of its subject matter, but strong performances from Michael Keaton and Kaitlyn Dever and an empathetic approach to the very real people impacted by the opioid crisis make for harrowing drama.
Q tips say: Was good but a little slow at times. This was about OxyContin.
4/22 –
Infiltrates Britain’s elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege. James and Sophie Whitehouse live in a blissful and rarified world. A Minister in Parliament, a loving family at home, James’ trajectory appears without limits. Until a scandalous secret suddenly comes to light. Barrister Kate Woodcroft has a trajectory of her own, and her prosecution threatens to tear into Westminster, the Whitehouse marriage, and her own personal esteem.
Q-tips say: See it. Kind of Interesting – Spoiler alert: You might figure everything before you see the ending.
4/19/22 – A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (played by Peter Dinklage) dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her — and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.).
Q-tips say: Yes, see it. Mrs. Q says: it is great Peter Dinklage in the lead role.
A lush, moving and emotionally rich story of longing, love and acceptance featuring a standout performance from Peter Dinklage.
4/2022 – When an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder must start middle school, he finds strength in a lovable comfort mutt named Dude.
Q-tips say: YES, YES, see it.
A good movie for kids & family to watch together. It’s clean, fun, and relatable.
Mrs.Q says: Yes, it is a series but worth watching. A good movie – made me realise how hard it must be for someone like the main character to go through situations, the dog is cute and the story I am not sure how realistic – not sure that Emotional Support Dogs get public access in schools, restaurants or any other public place without proper training. Not sure if that the dog, Dude, had proper training as an Emotional Support dog but still worth watching.
4/10/22 – 4600 24th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221 (941) 729-2222
https://www.manateeaudubon.org/felts-preserve
Q-tips say: Our first time visit. They advertise many different birds/turtles/butterflies that can be seen while walking. PS: NO Dogs allowed in the park & wear closed toed shoes as there are a lot of fire ant colonies on the trails.
We did not see any animals while we were walking trails the trails. However, we did see many squirrels by the bird feeders having a good time.
While the Q-tips were happy to visit this preserve, we enjoy many of the other Parks in our area better.
4/10/22 – 5611 US Highway 19, Palmetto, FL 34221 (941) 722-6255
Q-tips say: Our first time here & enjoyed the service/food/drinks. Would easily return when in the area.
We began with: a dozen raw oyster from VA. Very good.
Mrs. Q had: SALMON B.L.T. Grilled filet of fresh salmon served on a grilled ciabatta roll with bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado along with the sweet potato waffle fries.
The Mr. had: The combo – Soup & Salad – NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER CUP – A house favorite, traditional New England style loaded with clams, celery, onion and potatoes. And the HOUSE SALAD – Mixed iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and onions topped with cheddar cheese and croutons.
4/8/22-
The Worths are a family portrait of dysfunction. When Grandma Mabel dies suddenly, they must set aside their differences and come together. Mayhem quickly ensues as long buried family secrets bubble to the surface with a shocking revelation. But, as they begin to find their way back to each other, they soon realize that while you can’t choose your family, you can choose to be friends with them.
Q-tips say: YES, see it!
The emotional hardship of being far from home during a crisis has never been more relatable. No, this isn’t a deep movie. But the cast is great, there are some surprises and just enough laughs. PS: You just gotta love Grandma Mabel.
4/22- The Unbelievably True Story of Silicon Valley’s Biggest Lie. The Dropout is Now Streaming. In a tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong, Elizabeth Holmes develops healthcare technology that puts millions of patients at risk and loses everything in the blink of an eye.
Holmes is the former CEO of Theranos, a blood testing company which claimed to detect diseases, including cancer, with just a few drops of blood. The company claimed to allow people to self-administer faster, inexpensive and less-intrusive blood tests. However these claims were questioned in 2015, when the Wall Street Journal revealed that Theranos’ testing had huge inaccuracies. They discovered that the company was actually performing tests using traditional blood testing methods and outsourcing laboratory work.
Q-tips say: Yes, see it.
Mrs. Q says: Yes, enjoyed it. A negative is: that it is a series so you cannot see it all at once like a movie. So if you wait till all the series are available, then binge watch it & enjoy.
“The Dropout” asks pertinent questions about a society that allows an Elizabeth Holmes to thrive and manipulate.
4/22 – Exploring the life of television chef Julia Child, who pioneered the cooking-show genre. Julia may not be a completely accurate depiction of Julia Child’s life but it’s definitely accurate in showing how an extraordinary woman made a major contribution to the television landscape that we see today.
Q-tips say: Liked it. Julia is not just about cooking, it deals with some everyday issues.
4/5/22- Diagnosed with a terminal illness, a single mother encounters a suave bachelor as she grapples with the future of her headstrong 6-year-old.
Q-tips say: Enjoyed it.
Good Hands remains a watchable film due to its hard-hitting emotions and mature themes. A twist to this story makes it interesting indeed.
