Tuesday, November 27, 2018

At Eternity's Gate

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Willem Dafoe gives an award winning performance as Vincent van Gogh.
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A little long and a little slow.

Rated PG-13
1 hr 50 min

Border (2018)

☆☆☆☆
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The most original film to date in 2018.
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This film surprises viewers with a storyline that at times may make you feel compassion and other times disgust.

Rated R
1 hr 41 min

subtitled

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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The magical world is back in a prequel to the Harry Potter films.
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From the beginning, it feels like we are supposed to know and care about these characters.
Reading the book beforehand may help.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 14 min

Green Book

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This story about race will tug at your heart in many ways. Possible nominations.
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See this before it leaves theaters.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 10 min

Can You Ever Forgive Me

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Melissa McCarthy will receive nominations for her excellent portrayal of author Lee Israel.
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The character and her story are just so sad.

Rated R
1 hr 46 min

Boy Erased

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One of the best films of the year. "Boy Erased" tells the important story (based on true events) of a Jared (Lucas Hedges), a young man sent to a gay conversion therapy program.
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This type of therapy is still legal in several states!

Rated R
1 hr 55 min

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Nobody's Fool

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Tiffany Haddish lights up the screen once again in this crazy romantic comedy. Haddish plays Tanya the wild sister...and Tika Sumpter stars as Danica...the sister looking for love.
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If you want to have some fun...go see Haddish in action.

Rated R
1 hr 50 min

Visit the movie website and see the trailer!

Friday, November 2, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody

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Rami Malek gives an Oscar worthy performance as Queen's front man Freddie Mercury.
The story of the groups ups and downs in the 70s and 80s is fulled with history, music, strong performances, laughs, and tears.

Look for Oscar nominations for best actor (Malek) and best picture.
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Ignore any negative review!

PG-13
2 hr 15 min

Visit the movie website and watch the trailer.