CODA
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(4.5 *) A simple tale, simply told. But delivers a big emotional payoff.
Adapted Screenplay
Dune
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(5 Stars) A stunning sensory experience and quite likely the next Star Wars.
The Power of the Dog
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(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.
The White Tiger
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(3.5 Stars) An Indian tale of ambition and an indictment of Western capitalism.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
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(1 Star). You’ve been warned – watch only if you really like this kind of thing.
One Night in Miami
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(4 Stars) A captivating evening with four icons of history.
Irishman
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(4.5 Stars) In addition to what you expect, it shows that old folks still have huge creative talent. Still one of the best pictures of 2019.
Little Women
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(5 Stars) A wonderful feminist approach that is perfect holiday entertainment. A well crafted movie.
Two Popes
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(4 Stars) An intriguing portrait of two men arguing the nature of the Pope, the Church, and society.
Jojo Rabbit
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(3 Stars) Some good moments. But the movie doesn’t quite come together.
Joker
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(4.5 Stars) Difficult to watch, especially right now. But perhaps necessary.
If Beale Street Could Talk
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(4.5 Stars) A wonderful romance with terrific music. Another one of the better movies this year.
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
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(4 Stars) This surprising little gem will leave a mark on your heart.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
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(4.5 Stars) A Coen Brothers film and a collection of six stories, each of which will puzzle and amuse.
A Star Is Born
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(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.
BlacKkKlansman
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(5 Stars) One of my favorite movies of the year, a black man joins the KKK. Although it sounds like a comedy, this is a Spike Lee movie full of important messages.