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The Apprentice

The Apprentice (2025.11, Inconsistent , Marked Down )

The movie “The Apprentice” depicts Donald Trump’s relationship with Roy Cohn, portraying Trump as a morally bankrupt individual who learned Cohn’s ruthless tactics. The film, a biopic, dramatizes Trump’s life, highlighting his relationship with Cohn and his subsequent attempts to emulate Cohn’s success. While the first hour effectively conveys the intensity of their relationship, the second hour struggles to maintain a consistent tone, veering into parody.

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Brazilian movie, I'm Still here

I’m Still Here (2025.9, Signs , Terrific )

I’m Still Here is a powerful Brazilian docudrama that depicts the devastating impact of a military dictatorship on a family. The film, based on a true story, highlights the importance of individual agency in the face of government overreach, drawing parallels to current political events in the U.S. Fernanda Torres delivers a standout performance as Eunice Paiva, a mother who embodies strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

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Blonde

Blonde – Long Sexy with Hidden Truths (3.5*)

Blonde is not a biography of Marilyn Monroe, although she is the central character. This is, instead, an unusually forceful exploration of how difficult it is for women to fuse their public and private personas. It is also an indictment of Hollywood, and of men generally. (3.5*)

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Harriet

(3 Stars) Good music, camera work, and Erivo’s performance. But stumbles on story-telling.

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Cold War

 2/5 Oscar Nominations: Foreign Language Film (Poland)Director (Pawel Pawlikowski)Cinematography (Lukas Zal) Maybe one shouldn’t screen this movie after watching the German film “Never Look

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Never Look Away

(4.5 Stars) A German drama tracing the life of an East-German artist who struggles to find his true art form, and the meaning of his life. Professional critics didn’t like this as well.

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The Favourite

(3 Stars) Although laced with fun and titillating moments throughout, the movie doesn’t deliver a totally coherent message.

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First Man

(3 Stars) Another tale of Neil Armstrong’s life and walk on the moon. Won the Visual Effects Oscar.

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