Belfast
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(3.5 *) Another good take on family. Terrific setup in the first 10 minutes.
Drama
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.
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.
Dune
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(5 Stars) A stunning sensory experience and quite likely the next Star Wars.
Licorice Pizza
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(3.5 *) Alana Haim is a real gem, but the movie is a Hollywood-inside-joke.
The Power of the Dog
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(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.
2021 Drama Genre Films
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A list and a quick overview of 2021’s Oscar-nominated Drama movies.
Da 5 Bloods
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(4 Stars) A War-time Adventure that challenges White America at the same time that it doesn’t go far enough!
The One and Only Ivan
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(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.
The Midnight Sky
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(4 Stars) Much better than the critics say. Beautiful imagery and sounds and a story with a twist.
Emma.
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(4 Stars) Engaging and sumptuous. A superb production from millennials.
The White Tiger
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(3.5 Stars) An Indian tale of ambition and an indictment of Western capitalism.
Pieces of a Woman
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(3.5 Stars) Outstanding performance from Vanessa Kirby, but the movie lets her down after the first half-hour.
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.
Quo Vadis, Aida?
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(4.5 Stars). This is not a feel good movie, but one that people should see. It paints an ugly side of humanity.
Man Who Sold His Skin
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(3.5 Stars). Actually a fairly good movie, but, again, with maybe a bit too much politics.
Better Days
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(3.5 Stars) An interesting film with some very good dramatic elements. But seems to have some heavy-handed government overlays.
Greyhound
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(4 Stars) For those of us who like our heroes simple, with tense, sustained, action.
Hillbilly Elegy
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(2 Stars) A lot of missed opportunity and we end up being tourists!
News of the World
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(3.5 Stars) Many good things here, but, in the end, not real memorable.
One Night in Miami
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(4 Stars) A captivating evening with four icons of history.
Another Round
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(4 Stars) A film that walks a fine line between drama and messaging. And a terrific Mikkelson performance.
Sound of Metal
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(4 Stars) An important film that explores the world of sound.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
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(3 Stars) Powerful Performances from Boseman and Davis, but it is still a play.
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)
