DVD/Streaming Reviews

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1917 Directed by Sam Mendes An uncommonly good antiwar film about two British soldiers in World War I sent on a mission of mercy. Shadow
Clemency Directed by Chinonye Chuku An emotionally rich drama that explores the moral and ethical impact of the death penalty on those required to enforce it. Justice
A Hidden Life Directed by Terrence Malick An immersive story of a conscientious objector to the Nazis, his wife who supported him, and the community who didn't. Peace
Little Joe Directed by Jessica Hausner Happiness is just a whiff away or is it? Joy
Bombshell Directed by Jay Roach A vigorous retelling of an unexpected #MeToo moment. Justice
Too Late to Die Young Directed by Dominga Sotomayer A coming-of-age and slice-of-life drama set in Chile. You
I Am Human Directed by Taryn Southern, Elena Gaby An engaging and thought-provoking documentary about cutting-edge brain science. Questing
By the Grace of God (Grace a Dieu) Directed by Francois Ozon An intimate chronicle of abuse, justice, and communal healing. Justice
Dark Waters Directed by Todd Haynes A chronicle of courageous and tenacious investigations by a lawyer into harm caused by unregulated DuPont chemicals. Justice
Queen & Slim Directed by Melina Matsoukas An epic romance on the run from a white supremacist system. Justice
Knives Out Directed by Rian Johnson A sharp whodunit laced with cutting social commentary. Shadow
Jojo Rabbit Directed by Taika Waititi An irreverent and unexpectedly infectious child’s eye view of historical horrors. Shadow
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Directed by Marielle Heller A moving drama about the transformative spiritual practices of Fred Rogers. Listening
Roma Directed by Alfonso Cuaron A cinematic valentine to a Mexican maid whose kindness has a positive impact on all those around her. Kindness
The Nightingale Directed by Jennifer Kent A hellish interrogation of colonialism’s effects on physical and emotional landscapes. Justice
Serendipity Directed by Prune Nourry An artist’s intensely personal creative journey through illness. Imagination
Waves Directed by Trey Edward Shults An intimate family drama that plumbs powerful emotional depths. Shadow
Midnight Traveler Directed by Hassan Fazili A moving story of migration captured on three iPhones. Hope
Parasite (Gisaengchung) Directed by Bong Joon Ho A masterpiece in filmmaking and class warfare dissection. Shadow
Harriet Directed by Kasi Lemmons A moving biopicture of Harriet Tubman as a courageous and charismatic freedom fighter. Hope
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