Babylon – A Rare Failure from a Fine Filmmaker (2*)
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Babylon has some great moments, but is ultimately an overstuffed mess.
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Triangle of Sadness – Insulting, Disgusting and Cheap (1.5*)
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Triangle of Sadness starts as an interesting riff on money and sexual politics, turns into a disgusting display of sophomore humor, and ends as an insult to the audience. How did this become an Oscar nominee? (1.5*)
Everything Everywhere All at Once – Deep and Insane Look at the Multiverse (4.5*)
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Everything Everywhere All at Once is an insane look at one woman’s romp through the multiverse as she learns what is really important about life. (4.5*)
The Banshees of Inisherin – When Friendship Ends (4.5*)
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Set during the Irish Civil War in 1923, in a very small village on an isolated island (Inisherin) off the coast of Ireland, Padraic (Colin Farrell) finds his lifelong friendship is torn when his older best friend, Colm (Brendan Gleeson) suddenly, and without apparent reason, finds him “dull” and no longer wants to be with him. The change alters both men, and the entire village, both emotionally and physically. Martin McDonagh’s carefully written and directed script is executed by an Irish-born cast with seemingly perfect chemistry. A must-see film for any adult interested in how and why relationships, of any kind, change and, sometimes, end. (4.5*) The Banshees of Inisherin
2022 Oscar Comedy Movies
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An overview of this year’s Comedy Genre movies and a list of a few from last year.
Coming 2 America
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Coming 2 America (1.5*) – Even if you liked the original, this sequel was unnecessary.
Cruella
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Cruella (4*) – A delightful diversion with great chemistry between the two Emmas and an interesting story of how movies happen.
Free Guy
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(2.5*) Free Guy – Some good acting can’t quite save this fairly shallow movie.
Luca
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(1.5*) Luca is fun for about twenty minutes and then descends into boredom!
Raya and the Last Dragon
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(2.0 *) Raya and the Last Dragon is visually stunning, but is going to leave adults rather empty!
The Mitchells vs the Machines
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(0.5*) The Mitchells vs the Machines is quite possibly the worst movie I’ve ever seen and certainly the worst one this year.
Encanto
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Encanto (3.5*) Good family entertainment, but Disney and Miranda might be showing fatigue!
The Worst Person in the World
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(4*) The Worst Person in the World is a beautiful film with a fantastic Renate Reinsve, but maybe appeals most to a certain audience.
CODA
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(4.5 *) A simple tale, simply told. But delivers a big emotional payoff.
Don’t Look Up
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(4 Stars) No, Not Best Picture But a Satirical film with a not-so-funny message.
Licorice Pizza
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(3.5 *) Alana Haim is a real gem, but the movie is a Hollywood-inside-joke.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
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(1.5 *) Some good music, but Will Farrell spoils the movie
The One and Only Ivan
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(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.
Emma.
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(4 Stars) Engaging and sumptuous. A superb production from millennials.
Over the Moon
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(3 Stars) The film doesn’t hang together real well, but there are some great songs and terrific visuals.
Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
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(2.5 Stars) Family Entertainment and a refreshing unique style of animation.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
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(1 Star). You’ve been warned – watch only if you really like this kind of thing.
Another Round
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(4 Stars) A film that walks a fine line between drama and messaging. And a terrific Mikkelson performance.
Soul
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(4.5 Stars) Interesting and Creative approach to some very abstract questions. Excellent film.
The 2020 Comedy Genre Movies
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Toy Story 4 (5 Stars) Parasite (5 Stars) Marriage Story (4.5 Stars) Two Popes (4 Stars) Knives Out (4 Stars) Klaus (3.5 Stars) Once Upon
Parasite
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(5 Stars) An exceptionally well crafted movie that moves you through multiple emotions all while exploring the complexities of social class.
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.
Two Popes
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(4 Stars) An intriguing portrait of two men arguing the nature of the Pope, the Church, and society.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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(3.5 Stars) A movie Of Hollywood, By Hollywood, and, most importantly, FOR Hollywood!