Belfast
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(3.5 *) Another good take on family. Terrific setup in the first 10 minutes.
Supporting Actress
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.
The Power of the Dog
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(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.
Hillbilly Elegy
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(2 Stars) A lot of missed opportunity and we end up being tourists!
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
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(1 Star). You’ve been warned – watch only if you really like this kind of thing.
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.
Jojo Rabbit
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(3 Stars) Some good moments. But the movie doesn’t quite come together.
Bombshell
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(3.5 Stars). A pleasant diversion with exceptional actresses, but a less than stellar writer and director.
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.
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.
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.
Roma
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(5 Stars) Probably the best movie of the year and a great example of excellence in all dimensions. A must-see film.