House of Gucci
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(2*) House of Gucci is an overly long mess that fails to establish a consistent tone.
Biography
2022 Oscar Biography Movies
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An overview of this year’s six biography movies. I especially liked Tick, tick…Boom, Being the Ricardos, and Spencer (the others, not so much!)
Spencer
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(4*) Spencer is not your typical biopic, but Stewart’s outstanding performance makes this a must-see film
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
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(3.5 Stars) Great acting from Chastain, and overwhelming makeup, but kind of a mess of a movie.
tick, tick…BOOM!
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(4 stars) A little difficult to follow but a great story and some terrific music.
Being the Ricardos
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(4 Stars) A wonderful synthesis of the pair – not a documentary!
Belfast
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(3.5 *) Another good take on family. Terrific setup in the first 10 minutes.
King Richard
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(3 *) A fun movie until you understand that it isn’t completely truthful.
2021 Biography Movies
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Billie Holiday, Fred Hampton, and Herman Mankiewicz are this year’s subjects in three excellent biopics.
United States vs Billie Holiday
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(4 Stars) A mixed movie, but a stunning performance from Andra Day, both musically and as sensitive actress.
Judas and the Black Messiah
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A powerful drama with terrific acting from Kaluuya, but needs some work on the story. (4 Stars)
Time
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(3.5 Stars) A somewhat troubling film about the unjust impact of long sentences on Black families.
The 2020 Biography Genre Movies
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A Summary of the Biography movies of the year.
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.
Breakthrough
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(2 Stars) Be aware of what you are getting yourself into – this isn’t for everyone!
Judy
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(3.5 Stars) An exceptional performance by Zellweger in an otherwise mediocre movie.
Rocketman
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(3.5 Stars) Elton John’s life presented as a musical – great entertainment.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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(4 Stars) A surprisingly good tear-jerker providing a positive view of humanity.
Ford v Ferrari
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(4 Stars) Rousing entertainment placing the viewer right behind the wheel at 200 mph.
Bombshell
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(3.5 Stars). A pleasant diversion with exceptional actresses, but a less than stellar writer and director.
Harriet
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(3 Stars) Good music, camera work, and Erivo’s performance. But stumbles on story-telling.
At Eternity’s Gate
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(3 Stars) Willem DaFoe plays Van Gogh in a movie built much like an expressionistic painting.
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.
RBG
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(2 Stars) Interesting, and fairly standard documentary, but a bit overly sympathetic to the subject. Everyone has a few flaws.
Mary Queen of Scots
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(2.5 Stars) A visually beautiful period piece, but perhaps a bit more story than the director and writer could handle.
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.
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
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(4 Stars) This surprising little gem will leave a mark on your heart.
First Man
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(3 Stars) Another tale of Neil Armstrong’s life and walk on the moon. Won the Visual Effects Oscar.
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.