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🎬 Banshees of Inisherin 🤩🤩🤩🤩

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A funny, absurd film set on a remote Irish island, where little ever happens — until now. One day, Colm (Brendan Gleeson) decides he no longer wants to be friends with his long-time pal Pádraic (Colin Farrell). We follow the story mainly from Pádraic’s point of view, who lives with his sister and their donkey on a small, cliff-side farm. Pádraic struggles to understand what he’s done to deserve this kind of treatment, least of all accept the matter. But, Colm’s mind is made up. He intends to spend his final years securing his legacy as a composer, and refuses to squander another precious hour engaged in dull conversation. We can all relate to some degree. Time is precious. People change. Not all relationships are meant to last forever. But, to what lengths would you go?! A charming, surprising film that will leave you perplexed until the bitter end.

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2022
Running Time: 1h 54m
MPAA: R
Director: Martin McDonagh
Writer: Martin McDonagh
Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan
Studio: Film4 Productions, Blueprint Pictures, TSG Entertainment
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures

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IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% Tomatometer, 76% Audience Score
Roger and Ebert: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

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Where to Watch: HBO Max, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube etc.

🎬 She Said 🤩🤩🤩🤩✨

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One of the best films I’ve seen so far this year. Of course, I knew the story already. The #metoo movement. The allegations around Harvey Weinstein and what became of him (read: jail). But, She Said is the story of the investigative journalists who broke the momentous news despite the forces of power playing against them. With the support of the New York Times editorial board, these two women fought to bring this article to life. They managed to tell the stories of those who were afraid to speak out. Thanks to their passion for the subject and their relentless pursuit in exposing the culprits, they encouraged key figures to speak out publicly against long-standing sexual abuse practices in Hollywood, and the work place as a whole. You could say they gave this movement its legs. Wonderful, relevant watch. A film about journalism at its finest. Highly recommend.

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Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2022
Running Time: 2h 9m
MPAA: R
Director: Maria Schrader
Writer: Rebecca Lenkiewicz (screen), Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey (New York Times)
Starring: Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Frank Wood, Adam Shapiro
Studio: Annapurna Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Distributor: Universal Pictures

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IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% Tomatometer, 91% Audience Score
Roger and Ebert: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

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Where to Watch: Peacock, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, RedBox etc.

🎬 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 🤩🤩

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I have to admit, I didn’t like the first Knives Out film, and I liked this second one even less. Even good performances by Edward Norton and Janelle Monae couldn’t save it for me. Without giving anything away, I figured out the “murder mystery” within the first 30 minutes and spent the rest of the film thinking it was rather dull. Also, Daniel Craig’s accent as Detective Benoit drove me crazy, but I’m very particular about accents. That being said, I’m in the minority here. Daniel Craig was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance and the general consensus is that people love this movie. It’s not that I’m against whodunits in general (I used to read detective novels as a kid), but this series hasn’t managed to capture my interest, despite the star-studded cast. Let’s just say, I’m way more excited for Ocean’s 14 to come out. But, what do I know? Go check it out yourself!

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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2022
Running Time: 2h 19m
Studio: T-Street
MPAA: PG-13
Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista
Director: Rian Johnson
Writer: Rian Johnson

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IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Tomatometer, 93% Audience Score
Roger and Ebert: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Where to Watch: Netflix

📺 Emily in Paris (S3) 🤩🤩 ✨

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I don’t know why this show is so damn watchable. I’ve binged every season, and yet, I don’t find myself liking any of the characters, except for Luc. Emily is annoying. Gabriel is cute, but boring. Mindy can sing, but that’s about all. Cami is chic and French in all the right ways, but I found myself rooting for her less this season. Maybe, it’s the fashion. Maybe, it’s the fact that the show is set in Paris. Maybe, it’s the fact that Emily’s French office mates Sylvie, Julien and Luc are at times delightfully rude and hilarious. Maybe, it’s all of the above. I guess this show is kind of like chewing bubble gum. Once you start, you just can’t stop. Also, the Pop Air Balloon Museum is my literal dream come true. So, if you’re in the mood for something mindless and fun, Emily in Paris is the perfect weekend binge. But, if you want something a bit more challenging, watch The English instead.

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2020
Running Time: 30m (10 episodes)
Studio: Darren Star Productions, Jax Media, MTV Entertainment Studios
Distributor: Netflix
Starring: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo
Creator: Darren Star

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IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Tomatometer, 46% Audience Score
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Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime

🎬 Spirited 🤩🤩

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I’m not sure what happened here. Granted, my friend talked through half the movie, so I may have missed some critical elements, but overall, I thought this film was a disaster and was unable to keep my attention or interest. I’d just watched Elf earlier in the day, which had me laughing in stitches, like always. But, Spirited felt like a waste of talent for both Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. I just couldn’t buy into Ryan Reynolds’ character as the villain, whereas my friend couldn’t buy into the idea of Will Ferrell as Scrooge. And, the opening songs about capitalism and corporate culture were cringeworthy. The only saving grace of this film were the remaining musical and dance numbers, which by and large, were quite good. Overall though, this film couldn’t decide want it wanted to be. Drama, comedy, musical? And, all the jumping around in time made my head spin. Will definitely not be watching this one again next Christmas.

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Genre: Comedy, Family, Musical
Released: 2022
Running Time: 2h 7m
Studio: Apple Original Films
MPAA: PG-13
Starring: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer
Director: Sean Anders
Writer: Sean Anders, John Morris

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IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 69% Tomatometer, 80% Audience Score
Roger and Ebert: ⭐️⭐️✨

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Where to Watch: Apple TV+