Hammerle on… “Promising Young Woman,” “Pieces of a Woman” and “News of the World”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle is intrigued by Oscar-worthy performances in “Promising Young Woman,” “Pieces of a Woman” and “News of the World.”
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Hammerle on… “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Midnight Sky”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle has warm words for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and finds deep meaning in “The Midnight Sky.”
Hammerle on… “The Prom,” Christmas 2020
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle observes that the roller coaster ride of Netflix’s “The Prom” might not be too popular in its setting of the Hoosier State and shares memories of Christmases past.
Hammerle on… “Mank” and “Let Him Go”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle finds a gem in “Mank,” but fans of Kevin Costner might want to “Let Him Go.”
Hammerle on… “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” serves as a reminder of the turbulent 1960s that has relevance to social upheaval in our times, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle observes.
Hammerle on… The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Now what?
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been devasting to many, including me. She became only the second woman to serve on the court, and her reputation was legendary. In her memory, movie reviewer Bob Hammerle reprises his reviews of “RBG” and “On the Basis of Sex,” both released in 2018 and both of which should be required viewing for all law students.
Hammerle on … “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” “Tenet” and “The New Mutants”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle submits his first movie reviews of the pandemic era that might be called the good, the bad and the puzzling.
Hammerle on… Baseball
“Field of Dreams” (1989) captures the essence of baseball. The immortal line, “If you build it, he will come,” will always reminds me of my late father. As kids, he played catch with me and my brothers in a field near our house, and I still see him waving at me when I drive by that location in Batesville. As baseball tries to play a short season, I am reminded of my love of the game.
Hammerle on … Movies and outrage over George Floyd’s death
Movies provide a reminder that helps explain the emotional national outrage after the brutal death of George Floyd.
Hammerle On … Love lost and the painful reality of saying goodbye
Offering a couple of classic movie recommendations, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle also offers fond remembrances of attorney friends and their loved ones.
Hammerle on … A movie to watch at home
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle cannot get to the theater due to the pandemic, but stuck at home, he revisits a Hollywood classic worthy of seeing again or discovering for the first time.
Hammerle on… “The Hunt” and The Pandemic
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle opines on the last film he saw in a movie theater, which you can now view at home at a safe distance.
Hammerle On … “Emma,” “The Invisible Man” and “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle finds much to like in two new period pieces, “Emma” and “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” while a violent remake of “The Invisible Man” is spellbinding.
Weinstein conviction could influence other sex crime prosecutions
New York prosecutors are hailing former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction as a pivotal moment that could change the way the legal system views a type of sexual assault case historically considered difficult to prove.
Indiana allowing wagers on who’ll win Oscars next month
Indiana is giving gamblers a chance to put down wagers on who’ll be winners in next month’s Academy Awards. Betting on the Oscar winners for best picture and other film categories comes under the state’s sports wagering law that took effect in September.
Hammerle on… “Queen & Slim” and “The Two Popes”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle found outstanding performances in two very different films, “Queen & Slim” and “The Two Popes.”
Hammerle on … “Judy,” “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” and “Hustlers”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says Renee Zellweger gives an impressive performance in the depressing Judy Garland biopic “Judy,” but a documentary on iconic pop singer Linda Rondstadt left him singing a happier tune. Meantime, “Hustlers” features a diva of more recent generation — Jennifer Lopez — in a takedown of Wall Street avarice.
Hammerle on… “Blinded by the Light,” “The Peanut Butter Falcon”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle has praise for two very different films that each tug on the heartstrings.
Hammerle on… “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” “Sword of Trust”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle isn’t afraid to praise “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” and say trust him — “Sword of Trust” is worth seeking out at the theater.
Hammerle on … “Spider-Man: Far from Home” and a trip to Iceland
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle is again ensnared in “Spider-Man’s” web, but those big-screen thrills are no match for the real-life majesty of Iceland.