Killers of the Flower Moon (2024.1, Exceptional, Murder )
Killers of the Flower Moon is an exceptional and powerful movie about the Osage Native American murders of the 1920s, but it’s just too long! (4*)
Killers of the Flower Moon is an exceptional and powerful movie about the Osage Native American murders of the 1920s, but it’s just too long! (4*)
An overview of the 2023 Oscar Minor Genre Films. The minor (2 or fewer films) genres are, mystery, romance, music, musical, sports, westerns, war, and horror.
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*)
Argentina 1985 is a docudrama telling the story of the world’s first civilian trial of a military dictatorship. It is a courtroom drama lightened with humor and stories of families. A good film, but maybe a bit difficult to absorb. (3.5*)
Babylon has some great moments, but is ultimately an overstuffed mess.
An overview of the seven minor genres including history, music, westerns, horror, sports, war, and mystery
(3.5 *) Another good take on family. Terrific setup in the first 10 minutes.
A comparison of this year’s four movies in the History genre, and some suggestions from last year.
(4.5 Stars). This is not a feel good movie, but one that people should see. It paints an ugly side of humanity.
(4 Stars) For those of us who like our heroes simple, with tense, sustained, action.
A powerful drama with terrific acting from Kaluuya, but needs some work on the story. (4 Stars)
(4 Stars) A good telling of an important moment in history that is relevant today.
(4.5 Stars) A personal and insightful look into the fragile democracy of Brazil with lessons for the US.
A Summary of this year’s movie reviews in the minor genres. And comparisons to last year’s entries.
(3 Stars) Good music, camera work, and Erivo’s performance. But stumbles on story-telling.
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
(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.
(2.5 Stars) A visually beautiful period piece, but perhaps a bit more story than the director and writer could handle.
(3 Stars) Although laced with fun and titillating moments throughout, the movie doesn’t deliver a totally coherent message.
(3 Stars) Another tale of Neil Armstrong’s life and walk on the moon. Won the Visual Effects Oscar.
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