Dolittle

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A spin on the story of Dr. Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr. as the doctor, who along with his animal friends tries to save Queen Victoria.
Excellent cast!
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The story just doesn't work!

Rated PG
1 hr 41 min

Jojo Rabbit

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Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) stars as a young German boy who thinks he is dedicated to Adolf Hitler, but finds that his mother (Oscar nominated performance by Scarlett Johansson) has a very important secret.

Nominated for BEST PICTURE

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Quirky but very good!

Rated PG-13
1 hr 48 min

2020 Oscar Nominations

Best Picture

"Ford v. Ferrari"
"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Parasite"


Actress in a Leading Role

Cynthia Erivo, "Harriet"
Saoirse Ronan, "Little Women"
Charlize Theron, "Bombshell"
Scarlett Johansson, "Marriage Story"
Renee Zellweger, "Judy"


Actor in a Leading Role

Antonio Banderas, "Pain and Glory"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Adam Driver, "Marriage Story"
Joaquin Phoenix, "Joker"
Jonathan Pryce, "The Two Popes"

Best Director

Martin Scorsese, "The Irishman"
Todd Phillips, "Joker"
Sam Mendes, "1917"
Quentin Tarantino, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Bong Joon-ho, "Parasite"


Actor in a Supporting Role

Tom Hanks, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
Al Pacino, "The Irishman"
Joe Pesci, "The Irishman"
Anthony Hopkins, "The Two Popes"
Brad Pitt, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Actress in a Supporting Role

Kathy Bates, "Richard Jewell"
Laura Dern, "Marriage Story"
Scarlett Johansson, "Jojo Rabbit"
Florence Pugh, "Little Women"
Margot Robbie, "Bombshell"

Costume Design

"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Film Editing

"Ford V. Ferrari"
"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"Joker"
"Parasite"

Original Score

"Joker"
"Little Women"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Animated Short Film

"Dcera (Daughter)"
"Hair Love"
"Kitbull"
"Memorable"
"Sister"

Live Action Short Film

"Brotherhood"
"Nefta Football Club"
"The Neighbor's Window"
"Saria"
"A Sister"

Sound Mixing

"Ad Astra"
"Ford v Ferrari"
"Joker"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Sound Editing

"Ford v Ferrari"
"Joker"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Original Song

"I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" - "Toy Story 4"
"I'm Gonna Love Me Again" – "Rocketman"
"I'm Standing With You" – "Breakthrough"
"Into The Unknown" – "Frozen 2"
"Stand Up" – "Harriet"


International Feature Film

"Corpus Christi"
"Honeyland"
"Les Miserables"
"Pain and Glory"
"Parasite"

Documentary Short

"In the Absence"
"Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone If You're a Girl"
"Life Overtakes Me"
"St. Louis Superman"
"Walk Run Cha-Cha"

Documentary Feature

"American Factory"
"The Cave"
"The Edge of Democracy"
"For Sama"
"Honeyland"

Production Design

"The Irishman"
"Jojo Rabbit"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Parasite"

Cinematography

"The Irishman"
"Joker"
"The Lighthouse"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Visual Effects

"Avengers: Endgame"
"The Irishman"
"The Lion King"
"1917"
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"

Animated Feature Film

"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World""
"I Lost My Body"
"Klaus"
"Missing Link"
"Toy Story 4"

Makeup and Hairstyling

"Bombshell"
"Joker"
"Judy"
"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil"
"1917"

Adapted Screenplay

Taika Waititi, "Jojo Rabbit"
Steve Zaillian, "The Irishman"
Anthony McCarten, "The Two Popes"
Greta Gerwig, "Little Women"
Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, "Joker"

Original Screenplay

"Knives Out"
"Marriage Story"
"1917"
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
"Parasite"

Just Mercy

☆☆☆☆1/2

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The emotional true story of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), who appeals his murder conviction with the help of a new, young attorney Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordon).
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Where are the Oscar nominations?
See this movie!

Rated PG-13
2 hr 17 min

The Two Popes

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The story of two popes coming together in spite of different views on the Catholic church.
See it on Netflix now!
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Much more interesting than a viewer may expect.
Looking for an action packed movie...skip this one.

Rated PG-13
2 hr 5 min

1917

☆☆☆☆1/2

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WWI film with a slightly different view...not only scenes of killings and bombings, but a story of two men given a dangerous mission that will save lives if they are successful.
Already winning awards.
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There is death and destruction in the film...so not for the kids.

Rated R
1 hr 59 min.

Parasite

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Another original storyline that surprises viewers about halfway through.
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Leave the kids at home...violent in parts.
This film is in Korean with English subtitles.

Rated R
2 hr 12 min