Widows

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Great cast. Nah, phenomenal cast. Nice and "diverse."   Got kinda predictable following the climax.   There's one brilliant shot of a car ride that's worthy of a film school…

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The Favourite

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More than anything this film highlights the perception of power, how fragile it can be, and who truly wields it; the crescendo and decrescendo of the perceived influence two loyal servants possess…

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A Star Is Born

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Give Gaga her things.   Give Sam Elliott, the legend, his things.   Give Bradley Cooper his things.   Play the soundtrack on repeat. You won't be able to escape…

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Hearts Beat Loud

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I love Nick Offerman, and I love Kiersey Clemons, so as soon as I saw the trailer for this indie, I knew I was there! Subdued and a touching screenplay…

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Green Book

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I hate this film's advert poster, but I think it’s a lovely film. Following viewing, I dove into Donald Shirley’s catalog. I'd never heard of him prior to this film,…

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Operation Finale

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Operation Finale is a C-/D+ (at best) World War II/Holocaust film. 1. A poorly executed score really can ruin a movie. 2. Too many scenes were incredibly predictable. 3. It…

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Sorry to Bother You

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Boots Riley is a genius.  This is an understatement.   Brilliant casting. Bruh, smh, you've got Danny Glover, LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Jermaine Fowler, Steven Yeun, and Terry Crews!!!!!!!!!!!!!…

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Incredibles 2

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Fourteen years was too long for a mediocre sequel.   Super empowering to see Elastigirl lead this one.   The villain was obvious, and that's really unfortunate.   Pixar's storytelling for…

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