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2024 Reviews

So... I swapped grading systems in September 2017!  I've always hated that there are star-grading-systems out of 5 stars, and some out of 4, such that I always need to specify!  And I've found that conversationally I use letter grades more often, as there are more grade options, allowing for greater specificity.  So I figured that with my new approach of posting video-reviews on Instagram, now's a good time to swap grading systems.  Heeeere we go: letter grades it is!

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Also, if you think I'm too nice given that most of my reviews are rather positive, remember:  I'm not a critic who's paid to see all movies including the bad.  I only go to see movies that I think I will like, and I'm pretty good at gauging that :) 
 

ALL WE IMAGE AS LIGHT (B) A beautiful slice of life in India, but a bit too subdued for my tastes.

 

ANORA (A-) [Instagram review]

 

THE APPRENTICE (A-) [Instagram review]

 

BABES (B+)  [Instagram review]

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BABYGIRL (B)  [Instagram review]

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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (B) [Instagram review]

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BETTER MAN (A-)  [Instagram review]

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THE BIKERIDERS (B) 

 

BLINK TWICE (A-) [Instagram review]

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BLITZ (B) An intermittently effective & moving, intermittently flat family war drama.

 

THE BRUTALIST (A) [Instagram review]

CHALLENGERS (B+)  [Instagram review]

CIVIL WAR (C)  [Instagram review]

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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (B+)  [Instagram review]

 

CONCLAVE (A) [Instagram review]

 

DIDI (B) 

 

A DIFFERENT MAN (C+)  [Instagram review]

DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (C+)  [Instagram review]

DUNE: PART TWO (C+)  [Instagram review]

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EMILIA PEREZ (B-) [Instagram review]

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THE END (D+) [Instagram review]

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THE END WE START FROM (B)

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EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS (B+) [Instagram review]

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EZRA (C+)

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THE FALL GUY (B+)  [Instagram review]

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FLOW (A-) [Instagram review]

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (A-)  [Instagram review]

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GLADIATOR II (C+) [Instagram review]

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HARD TRUTHS (B+)  [Instagram review]

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HERETIC (B+) [Instagram review]

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HIS THREE DAUGHTERS (C+) Widely regarded, but I thought the writing and acting were terrible. Surprising that I didn't connect with it more, given that it's about three siblings reconnecting to manage their father on his deathbed. (For those who don't know, my mom passed away in Aug 2023 after a decade-long battle with dementia and Alzheimers.)

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HIT MAN (B+)  [Instagram review]

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HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS (C)  Check out a trailer though - it's wildly unique and some love it

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I SAW THE TV GLOW (C)  [Instagram review]

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I'M STILL HERE (A)  [Instagram review]

 

INSIDE OUT 2 (A-)  [Instagram review]

I.S.S. (B-)  [Instagram review]

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JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX (B+) [Instagram review]

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JUROR #2 (B) [Instagram review]

 

KINDS OF KINDNESS (C+) [Instagram review]

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LA CHIMERA (B) Not as fanciful, frothy, or joyous as the trailer led me to believe it is - I rather found it to be a bit of a slog to get through. But the world-building is rather divine, and the story surely unique & intriguing. I'm curious what this director will do next with her singular vision.

 

THE LAST SHOWGIRL (B-)  [Instagram review]

 

LOS FRIKIS (B-) I saw this in a theater alone on the day of the LA fires, so was a bit distracted; but my experience was that I absolutely saw it's value yet it didn't suck me in... 

LOVE LIES BLEEDING (B+)  [Instagram review]

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MARIA (C) Sure Angelina's strong, and the cinematography is indeed terrific; but boy is this movie a slog. Pablo Larrain's biopic series seems to just get worse & worse... 

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MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (B+) [Instagram review]

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MOANA 2 (B-) [Instagram review]

 

MONKEY MAN (B-)  [Instagram review]

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​MY OLD ASS (B+) [Instagram review]

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NICKEL BOYS (B+) [Instagram review]

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NIGHTBITCH (A-) [Instagram review]

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NO OTHER LAND (A)  [Instagram review]

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NOSFERATU (B)  [Instagram review]

 

THE OUTRUN (B-) [Instagram review]

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PIANO LESSON (B)  [Instagram review]

 

PIECE BY PIECE (B) [Instagram review]

PROBLEMISTA (A-)  [Instagram review]

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QUEER (B) [Instagram review]

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A REAL PAIN (B+) [Instagram review]

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THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IBELIN (A-)  [Instagram review]

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ROBOT DREAMS (A-)  [Instagram review]

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THE ROOM NEXT DOOR (C+) [Instagram review]

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SATURDAY NIGHT (A) [Instagram review]

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SEBASTIAN (B+) This story about a mid-20's twinky gay sex-worker is insightful, lovely, and... very sexy 😉

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THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (A-) [Instagram review]

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SEPTEMBER 5 (A-) [Instagram review]

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SING SING (A) [Instagram review]

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STRANGE DARLING (A-) [Instagram review]

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THE SUBSTANCE (B+) [Instagram review]

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THELMA (B)  [Instagram review]

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TWISTERS (B-)  [Instagram review]

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WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (B)  [Instagram review]

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WE LIVE IN TIME (B+) [Instagram review]

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WICKED (B+) [Instagram review]

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THE WILD ROBOT (A-) [Instagram review]

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WILL & HAPRER (B+) Strong doc...

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR (B+) Strong enough thriller/drama - watch a trailer & consider it.

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