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The Power of the Dog
(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.

Sound of Metal
(4 Stars) An important film that explores the world of sound.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
(3 Stars) Powerful Performances from Boseman and Davis, but it is still a play.




Marriage Story
(4.5 Stars) A sometimes difficult movie to watch, but with powerful moments. The boundaries between love and hate are thin.

Two Popes
(4 Stars) An intriguing portrait of two men arguing the nature of the Pope, the Church, and society.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
(3.5 Stars) A movie Of Hollywood, By Hollywood, and, most importantly, FOR Hollywood!

Joker
(4.5 Stars) Difficult to watch, especially right now. But perhaps necessary.

Pain and Glory
(4 Stars) Subtle and Multi-layered. Almodovar, Banderas, and Cruz at the top of their games.

At Eternity’s Gate
(3 Stars) Willem DaFoe plays Van Gogh in a movie built much like an expressionistic painting.

Vice
(3.5 Stars) Liberals will find humor and lots to support disliking Cheney. Conservatives, well, maybe you should avoid this one.

Green Book
(4.5 Stars) Best Picture Winner and a compelling tale of two men, unlikely partners in a road-trip through the Deep South. One of the better movies of the year.

A Star Is Born
(3.5 Stars) In yet another remake, Lady Gaga shows she can act better than Bradley Cooper can sing. Its OK if you’re into sappy romances.

Bohemian Rhapsody
(4.5 Stars) Rami Malek delivers a terrific performance as Freddie Mercury in an excellent film I liked better than the professional critics.