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‘Malcolm & Marie’ Review: A Stunning Portrayal of Relationships, and a Monochrome Two-Hander Triumph

It might be contentious among critics, and certainly targets a particular kind of film lover as its audience, but “Malcolm & Marie” is an absolute godsend of a film that demands viewing when it arrives on Netflix this Friday.

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‘Soul’ Review: A Deeply Moving, Gorgeously Animated Masterpiece

A triumphant success on all fronts, from its animation, to its story, to its jazz-infused otherworldly score, to Jamie Foxx’s expressive and moving lead performance, Pixar’s Soul stands with - perhaps even above - the animation juggernaut’s greatest films.

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‘Ma Rainey's Black Bottom’ Review: A Flat Adaptation, But A Soaring Sendoff for Chadwick Boseman

While Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - like the play that inspired it - doesn’t quite capitalize on its opportunity for potent social commentary, this adaptation features incredible performances all around, including a career-best final turn from the late, great Chadwick Boseman that is sure to run as an Oscars favorite.

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‘Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You’ Review: The Boss Walks Familiar Ground in a Musical Duel with Mortality

In “Letter to You”, Bruce Springsteen captures the creation of his latest album with longtime collaborator Thom Zimny. While it might be a bit too reminiscent of their previous film, it also has enough of a different perspective to offer in order to satisfy fans of The Boss.

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'Totally Under Control' Review: Spoiler... It’s Still Not Under Control

Even if you don’t have COVID-19, President Trump’s response to the pandemic is enough to make anyone sick. The new documentary, ‘Totally Under Control,’ demonstrates the recent lack of an efficient and cohesive plan of action to stop the spread of Coronavirus from the current President of the United States.

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'Pieces of a Woman' Review: Vanessa Kirby Captivates In This Devastating Portrait Of Grief And Loss [TIFF 2020]

Pieces of a Woman” is not for the faint of heart; it’s a truly heartbreaking, intimate, unflinching, and harrowing look at one woman’s unimaginable loss and her process to recovery.

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'Concrete Cowboy' Review: A Gift-Horse The Filmmakers Looked In The Mouth [TIFF 2020]

Concrete Cowboy” is a story about a forgotten aspect of Black-America which needs to be told. That is why it is such a shame that it gets lost in an otherwise formulaic ‘coming of age’ film for inner-city youth.

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‘Lost Girls and Love Hotels’ Review: Love, Life, and Depression in Tokyo

“Lost Girls and Love Hotels” perfectly captures the love story that finds you when you need it the most and changes your entire world before leaving you broken. Through a glossy finish, the film shows an upfront & honest look at depression and how some choose to confront that pain.

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