Best Picture

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.

Marriage Story

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(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

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(3.5 Stars) A movie Of Hollywood, By Hollywood, and, most importantly, FOR Hollywood!

Jojo Rabbit

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(3 Stars) Some good moments. But the movie doesn’t quite come together.

1917

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(4 Stars) A technical masterpiece that overwhelms the story.

Ford v Ferrari

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(4 Stars) Rousing entertainment placing the viewer right behind the wheel at 200 mph.

Joker

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

Vice

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

Green Book

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(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

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

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.

Bohemian Rhapsody

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

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.