Belfast
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(3.5 *) Another good take on family. Terrific setup in the first 10 minutes.
Michael Young
CODA
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(4.5 *) A simple tale, simply told. But delivers a big emotional payoff.
2022 Oscar Recap
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My review of my predictions (only 10 out of 23 correct) and the Oscar ceremony – including ‘the slap felt around the world’.
Don’t Look Up
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(4 Stars) No, Not Best Picture But a Satirical film with a not-so-funny message.
West Side Story
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(3.5 *) Technically near perfect, but lacking in the dramatic storytelling.
King Richard
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(3 *) A fun movie until you understand that it isn’t completely truthful.
Dune
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(5 Stars) A stunning sensory experience and quite likely the next Star Wars.
2022 Oscar Predictions
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My predictions, a month out, of who will win in each Oscar category. Remember, though, that I’ve only seen two of the 38 movies…
Licorice Pizza
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(3.5 *) Alana Haim is a real gem, but the movie is a Hollywood-inside-joke.
2022 Initial Movie Ranking
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My Initial Ranking of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies based on analysis of three quality scales.
2022 Initial Analysis
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An Initial Quality Analysis of all 38 Oscar-nominated movies, mostly, before I’ve seen them.
The Power of the Dog
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(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
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(1.5 *) Some good music, but Will Farrell spoils the movie
2021 Drama Genre Films
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A list and a quick overview of 2021’s Oscar-nominated Drama movies.
2021 Adventure Genre
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An Overview of the 2021 Oscar-nominated Adventure Films (and a look back to 2020)
Da 5 Bloods
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(4 Stars) A War-time Adventure that challenges White America at the same time that it doesn’t go far enough!
2021 War Genre
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An Overview of 2021’s Oscar-nominated War Movies with a look back to 2020.
The One and Only Ivan
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(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.
2021 Sci-Fi Genre
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An Overview of 2021’s Science Fiction Movies including a look at 2020.
The Midnight Sky
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(4 Stars) Much better than the critics say. Beautiful imagery and sounds and a story with a twist.
Emma.
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(4 Stars) Engaging and sumptuous. A superb production from millennials.
2021 Oscar Crime Movies
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A summary of 2021’s Crime Films, and a look back to the best of 2020.
The White Tiger
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(3.5 Stars) An Indian tale of ambition and an indictment of Western capitalism.