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We Live In Time

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When Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) meet under unique circumstances, they embark on a once in a lifetime love. From the very first moment they laid eyes on each other, to when they become a couple and eventually move in together and have a child, they don’t think it will get any better. That is until a shocking revelation comes to light that threatens to tear them apart.

To say I’ve been looking forward to this film is an understatement. Two of my all time favorite actors Pugh and Garfield starring in the same project? Sign me up! Their chemistry was off the charts and I found myself swooning throughout. Not only did they look great together, but the personalities of their characters just meshed so well.

Films are usually portayed sequentially. That is not the case here. We flip back and forth between different periods of time. At first it was a bit confusing to follow. After a while I got the hang of it. I appreciated that they took a different approach than usual though I’m not sure it will work for everyone.

What I liked most is the moral of the story. Appreciating the little things in life and learning to cherish each moment is easier said than done when obstacles are in the way. The love that Almut and Tobias shared and the fact that they really did what they could to embrace it regardless of the consequences was really inspiring. It’s something that will stick with me for a while, I think.

We Live In Time is one of those romance stories you could only ever dream about. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you feel all the feels. Thanks to the incredible chemistry between Pugh and Garfield, this was a brilliant film to kick off 2025 with.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Tick, Tick…Boom!

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What are we meant to do with the time that we have? That is the question that Jon (Andrew Garfield) can’t help but ask himself as he attempts to write the next great American musical. Preparing for the showcase that will make or break his career, Jon feels pressure from everyone and everything around him. His job waiting tables at the Moondance Diner is not stimulating enough, his girlfriend Susan (Alexandra Shipp) dreams of something more herself and Jon’s best friend Michael (Robin De Jesus) transitions from a life of fantasy to something more stable in the advertising industry.

There was no question in my mind that Tick, Tick..Boom! would be a revelation. Anything that Lin Manuel Miranda touches is, let’s be real. His directorial debut saw him adapting Jonathan Larson’s life before his untimely death right as he finally broke into Broadway.

Andrew Garfield was mesmerizing as the titular character. I knew the guy could act, but I had no idea whatsoever that he could sing. Everything that he brought to the role of Jon was amazing to watch. More stunning performances from Alexandra Shipp and Robin De Jesus helped strengthen the film. And who could forget Vanessa Hudgens as Karessa and Joshua Henry as Roger, friends of Jon’s through and through. It also wouldn’t be a Miranda production without some cameos from other much projects of his.

An ultimately sad story, Tick, Tick…Boom! was really something else. I love how it made me think about just how I am spending my time here on this Earth. The fact that this took place during the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s only added to that notion. Mixed together with a stellar soundtrack, this is a movie that I won’t soon forget.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

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Tammy Faye Bakker (Jessica Chastain) was a singer, author, talkshow host and evangelist. When Tammy got together with her husband Jim (Andrew Garfield) and realized they had the same beliefs, they decided to go on the road to share them with others. Over the years, they created the world’s largest religious broadcasting network and a theme park. Tammy and Jim were beloved by many because of their endless messages of support and acceptance. Unfortunately for them, financial issues, rivals and scandals threatened everything that Tammy and Jim worked so hard to create for themselves proving that it is not easy staying on top.

I had only ever heard about the famous Tammy Faye while watching Drag Race so to say that I went into this movie blind would be an understatement. I think this helped enhance my experience though and I was completely intrigued the whole way through.

One of the things I liked the most was how the audience was transported back in time to see how Tammy got her start as an evangelist. This gave me the opportunity to learn about her story right from the beginning and to see how it developed over time. While I cannot say for certain just how close this adaption is, it gave me just the right amount of information I needed to enjoy the movie.

Something that I couldn’t get over at all was the phenomenal performance by Jessica Chastain. I never gravitated to her films in the past, but I think that may change now. She really did take my breath away. I almost didn’t even recognize her half of the time – the transformation that her character went through over time was amazing to see. I also really enjoyed her chemistry with Andrew Garfield. The two were great together on screen.

Despite waffling over whether or not The Eyes of Tammy Faye would really be something for me, I am happy that I went with my gut and saw it. I was enthralled the whole way through and walked out of the cinema feeling satisfied.

Rating: ♥♥♥