WARWICK SHOWCASE

DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS
* * *
(RAUNCHY Black Comedy)

Major warning-If you are easily offended or shocked, avoid this raunchy black comedy that pokes fun at sex and violence and spares nothing in its quest for a laugh.

Mary Qualley stars as Jamie, a free-spirited lesbian who drives with her “friend” (Geraldine Viswanathan), an uptight closet lesbian, from Philadelphia to Tallahassee in a rental car.

The car is supposed to be rented to three thugs who are carrying secret cargo in the trunk, discovered when the ladies have a flat tire.

Ethan Coen of the infamous Coen Brothers writes and directs this R rated satirical comedy without his brother, pushing the satire as close to X as possible.

The lesbians involve themselves in sexual activities en route, enjoying themselves at every motel stop until they discover what’s in the trunk.

We’ll save the surprise if you are adventurous to see the movie.

You may also be surprised by the guest star who has his own dirty little secret.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
* * 1/2
(Musical Biopic)

Bob Marley’s son Ziggy produced this musical biopic, concentrating on the mid-seventies during the Jamaican reggae singer’s rise to worldwide fame.

There are occasional flashbacks of Marley’s poverty-driven early life, growing up in the ghetto.

It is 1976 and Marley is putting together his Peace Concert to bring together the two opposing political parties and stave off a revolution.

When three members of his inner circle are shot the group retreats to London, where Marley writes several of his songs.

Joined by the Wailers, Marley tours the world, gaining international fame, finally returning home to his Jamaican compound and putting together a unifying concert. He continues to gain popularity, not only because of his music, but also for his work in bringing people together.

And then there’s the music. Many of his songs from his award-winning Exodus album are scattered through the movie, in the background sitting around the living room composing them,  and at concerts.

All this is fine but disjointed. Too much time is spent sitting around talking, with little insight and action relating to Marley’s dedication to the peace movement.

Marley died of cancer in 1981, so who knows where his life would have taken him.

If you like reggae music, you will want to see this movie. If only it were constructed better.

AVON

ALL OF US STRANGERS

ALL OF US STRANGERS
* * *
(Haunting, psychological mystery)

This haunting, psychological mystery left audience members sitting in their seats after the final scenes, trying to figure out what they had just seen.

What was real and what was a dream? Who were real and who were a part of a wild imagination? And what does it all mean?

Adam (Andrew Scott) Iives in a London tower, filled with empty, nearly- abandoned apartments, alone in his thoughts.

He meets Harry, another occupant, and they develop a friendship and then a sexual relationship.

Adams finds himself drawn to his past, preoccupied with the death of his parents thirty years ago.

Adam takes the train to his boyhood suburban home where he encounters his parents, engaging them in conversations involving his past. Did they have any indication of his homosexuality? What was he like? What were his interests?

Was this all in his imagination? What happens when he convinces his mysterious neighbor/lover to accompany him to meet his lover?

The movie ends with more questions than answers.

NETFLIX

AVATAR-THE LAST AIR BENDER

If you like the two Avatar Movies (We Did), youll love the latest one.

The scenery and special effects ar breath-taking, and the messages for the younger set are important.

Twelve year-old airbender, Aang is destined to become the next Avatar, but he still needs more training and experience before he can take on the evil firebenders.

Aang teams up with a young waterbender and they have many adventures visiting different lands to learn how they can gain enough knowledge to save the world.

It may sound a bit corny, but you will be mesmerized with its beauty and impressed with the wisdom it imposes.

It is one of those films that would benefit by seeing it on the big screen.