Tag Archives: June Squibb

Thelma review — June Squibb: Action Hero

Written and Directed by Josh Margolin | 97 min | ▲▲▲▲△ Thelma (June Squibb) is 93 and lives alone in Los Angeles. She's doing well, though —managing the challenges of modern technology and enjoying the attention of her doting 24-year-old grandson, Daniel (Fred Hechinger). One day she gets a desperate call from someone she thinks… Read More

Nebraska review

Directed by Alexander Payne Written by Bob Nelson The other day I lauded the Coen Brothers (and their new movie) for a particular brand of Americana, comparing their work with that of their American filmmaking brethren. I really should have included Alexander Payne to that list. Consider his recent features: Citizen Ruth, Election, About Schmidt,… Read More