DVD Reviews

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Directed by Ol Parker Prequel and sequel to the musical and movie propelled by the jubilant music of Abba. Love
Dark Money Directed by Kimberly Reed An expose of how political campaigns are being funded with little or no disclosure of where the money is coming from. Shadow
American Chaos Directed by James D. Stern Interviews with Trump supporters in the 2016 Presidential campaign that prove passion beats pragmatism. Listening
Eighth Grade Directed by Bo Burnham A fascinating and nuanced portrait of a 13-year-old compulsive cell phone user yearning for connections. Connections
Leave No Trace Directed by Debra Granik A thoughtful story about a father and daughter who discover that kindness is good medicine. Kindness
The Catcher Was a Spy Directed by Ben Lewin The true story of a baseball player who loves both games and secrets. You
Adrift Directed by Baltasar Kormakur True story of a brave young woman who has her heart and hopes tested during a catastrophe at sea. Hope
Damsel Directed by David and Nathan Zellner A quirky postmodern Western about sexual politics where whiny men are dominated by a tough woman who doesn't need saving. Questing
Thelma Directed by Joachim Trier Mesmerizing drama about a female college student struggling with sexual repression and wounds afflicted on her soul. Love
Love & Bananas: An Elephant Story Directed by Ashley Bell An extraordinary documentary focusing on two women committed to helping abused elephants. Love
Won't You Be My Neighbor? Directed by Morgan Neville An inspiring portrait that reveals how Mister Rogers showed children that they are loved and capable of loving. Love
Woman Walks Ahead Directed by Susanna White A portal into the Western frontier revealing the prevalence of racism and sexism. Reverence
First Reformed Directed by Paul Schrader A slow movie classic which explores a rainbow mix of religious and spiritual themes. Faith
Like Father Directed by Loren Miller Rogen A dramady about the difficulties of shucking resentment Questing
Final Portrait Directed by Stanley Tucci A portrait of the poignant and strange mysteries of the creative process. Imagination
On Chesil Beach Directed by Dominic Cooke A rare look at asexuality in a newly married couple. Love
The Rider Directed by Chloe Zhao A deeply spiritual film about a Native American's experiences of loss, caregiving, and starting over. Transformation
Tully Directed by Jason Reitman An extraordinary dramedy about an aspiring supermom who discovers the importance of self-care and the value of the sameness of everyday life. Nurturing
Isle of Dogs Directed by Wes Anderson An imaginative tribute to dogs with some social commentary on the side. Questing
The Leisure Seeker Directed by Paolo Virzi A couple's journey to recapture the adventure and pleasures of 50 years of marriage. Love
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