Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
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(3 Stars) Powerful Performances from Boseman and Davis, but it is still a play.
Drama
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!
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.
Ad Astra
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(3.5 Stars) Visually stunning and terrific sound. But not up to Kubrick standards!
Rocketman
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(3.5 Stars) Elton John’s life presented as a musical – great entertainment.
Jojo Rabbit
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(3 Stars) Some good moments. But the movie doesn’t quite come together.
The Lighthouse
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(4.5 Stars) A strange film with terrific moments about aging masculinity.
Knives Out
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(4 Stars) Does everything a mystery should do and then some. Sharp and witty.
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.
Joker
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(4.5 Stars) Difficult to watch, especially right now. But perhaps necessary.
Pain and Glory
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(4 Stars) Subtle and Multi-layered. Almodovar, Banderas, and Cruz at the top of their games.