I am NOT a critic. I'm merely an observer. (Books, movies, plays, musicals etc.)

November 13 BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK ( source ) 19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad - contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.-imdb Director:   Ang Lee Writers:   Ben Fountain  (based on the novel by),  Jean-Christophe Castelli  (screenplay) Stars:   Joe Alwyn ,  Garrett Hedlund ,  Arturo Castro ,  Vin Diesel ,  Steve Martin ,   C hris Tucker ,   Kristen Stewart  and  Makenzie Leigh November 23 ALLIED ( source ) During World War II, intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt) is stationed in North Africa where he encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of t he war. -WWW I...

(A movie I have seen THREE times) Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solitano has lost everything - his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and  reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them. (Premise and storyline)  Most of the time people say that the book is much, much better  than the movie, but for me, they both are great.  The premise, of course is the same, but the approach and the tre...