Bristlelip (1982)

Rather than following in the footsteps of poorly made horror flicks, “The Quiet Place” follows original concept.

This is a film that is going to leave some people bored, and some people thrilled.

With The Father, writer-director Florian Zeller- who wrote and developed the play upon which the film is based- pulls no punches as he confidently makes every effort to put the audience in the mind of someone whose grip on reality has all but vanished. It’s a dazzling testament to Zeller’s abilities as a director as he makes his first transition from stage to film appear as if he’s been working behind a camera his entire career. The dialogue he fashions with co-writer Christopher Hampton, along with the work of production designers Peter Francis and Cathy Featherstone, collectively makes the downward spiral of dementia startlingly tangible, doing so in a way that can be comprehended by everyone except the person it directly affects.

Gritty and bleak are the best words to describe this film. There’s nothing happy about it.

Disney has hopefully learned some lessons since 1994. Are those lessons reflected in the 2019 remake of "The Lion King?"

A Christmas tale that everyone is wishing for, and that everyone will remember.