Emma.
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(4 Stars) Engaging and sumptuous. A superb production from millennials.
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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)
Trial of the Chicago 7
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(4 Stars) A good telling of an important moment in history that is relevant today.
Promising Young Woman
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(4.5 Stars) A terrific thriller that is also a romantic comedy and a social commentary. Fun in many ways, but with an important message.
Mulan
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(2.5 Stars) A disappointing remake when it could and should have been much better.
The 2020 Drama Genre Movies
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A list of 34 movies with general recommendations and a discussion of ‘drama’!
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.
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.
Corpus Christi
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(4 Stars) Tight and Powerful indictment of the authority of the Catholic Church.
Les Miserables
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(3 Stars) Interesting and well done, but not exactly memorable.
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!