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Don’t Look Up
(4 Stars) No, Not Best Picture But a Satirical film with a not-so-funny message.

King Richard
(3 *) A fun movie until you understand that it isn’t completely truthful.

Licorice Pizza
(3.5 *) Alana Haim is a real gem, but the movie is a Hollywood-inside-joke.

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

Judas and the Black Messiah
A powerful drama with terrific acting from Kaluuya, but needs some work on the story. (4 Stars)


Trial of the Chicago 7
(4 Stars) A good telling of an important moment in history that is relevant today.

Promising Young Woman
(4.5 Stars) A terrific thriller that is also a romantic comedy and a social commentary. Fun in many ways, but with an important message.

Parasite
(5 Stars) An exceptionally well crafted movie that moves you through multiple emotions all while exploring the complexities of social class.

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

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

Knives Out
(4 Stars) Does everything a mystery should do and then some. Sharp and witty.


First Reformed
(4 Stars) Ethan Hawke in a well-crafted mystery/thriller full of plot twists and turns. If you pay attention, you will be rewarded.

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.

The Favourite
(3 Stars) Although laced with fun and titillating moments throughout, the movie doesn’t deliver a totally coherent message.

Roma
(5 Stars) Probably the best movie of the year and a great example of excellence in all dimensions. A must-see film.