Downton Abby

I never really watched the show, so I didn’t much follow the political and social dynamic in the house. It lacks conflict, but the silverware is very nice.

It: Chapter 2

It’s supposed to be about overcoming personal demons, so I don’t think it’s particularly scary, nor is it supposed to be. Efforts to create an emotional saga succeed and it never felt long, despite the 3-hour running time. In movies like this, when the monster is “imaginary,” it’s always easily defeated once the heroes figure out they can just ignore it or belittle it. It’s a skillfully made parable about getting over things.

Blinded by the Light

Remember that movie when the rebellious teenager discovers a new art and passion, but the strict father thinks it’s a waste of time, until the end, when, during the teenager’s big recital, the father sneaks into the back of the auditorium and sees how passionate and talented the teenager is, and then they hug and all is forgiven? This is one of those movies.