Robot Dreams (2024.27, Simple , Just OK )
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Robot Dreams is an animated film with no humans and no dialog that conveys feelings of emotional connection but is mostly concerned with cute and fun imagery. (3.5*)
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Maestro (2024.2, Powerful , Solid )
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Maestro is a well told story of a romance between two individuals over decades and how it developed in the shadow of fame. (4.5*)
2023 Oscar Minor Genre Films
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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.
Elvis – The Price You Pay for Ignoring Your Roots (4.5*)
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Elvis (4.5*) In a dazzling production full of sights and sounds, Baz Luhrmann paints the tragic story of a man who struggled to get back to his cultural roots.
Tar – A Unique Reward for Patience and Concentration (5*)
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Tar is movie requiring much patience and concentration, but the rewards are unique. About a female who achieves the top position in the classical music world and then falls, it is also about power, individualism, and, yes, cancel culture. My first (5*) movie of the year.
2022 Minor Genre Movies
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An overview of the seven minor genres including history, music, westerns, horror, sports, war, and mystery
Summer of Soul
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(4.5*) Summer of Soul is exhilarating, fun, and informative. Definitely take this stroll through Black music of the late 60s!
CODA
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(4.5 *) A simple tale, simply told. But delivers a big emotional payoff.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
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(1.5 *) Some good music, but Will Farrell spoils the movie
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.
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.
Soul
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(4.5 Stars) Interesting and Creative approach to some very abstract questions. Excellent film.
History/Horror/Music/Sports/ War/Westerns: The 2020 Minor Genres
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A Summary of this year’s movie reviews in the minor genres. And comparisons to last year’s entries.
Rocketman
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(3.5 Stars) Elton John’s life presented as a musical – great entertainment.
Cold War
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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
Green Book
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(4.5 Stars) Best Picture Winner and a compelling tale of two men, unlikely partners in a road-trip through the Deep South. One of the better movies of the year.
A Star Is Born
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(3.5 Stars) In yet another remake, Lady Gaga shows she can act better than Bradley Cooper can sing. Its OK if you’re into sappy romances.
Bohemian Rhapsody
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(4.5 Stars) Rami Malek delivers a terrific performance as Freddie Mercury in an excellent film I liked better than the professional critics.