Marriage Story – 2019

Originality: Divorce is not a commonly told story in cinema; most prefer to tell the significantly happier side of the coin, but half the country is affected by it, including Noah Baumbach himself. Pulling from his personal experience, this film carefully meshes together his reality with the quirky world he creates for his characters to […]

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Knives Out – 2019

Originality: Whodunits are not exactly a dime a dozen, so it’s reassuring when one comes along that is original and not in some way based on an Agatha Christie novel. This film uses some of the common tropes, but it also is completely unique in a number of ways all thanks to Rian Johnson’s refusal […]

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Us – 2019

Originality: It’s good to see that Jordan Peele wasn’t a one-hit wonder. There’s a strong case to be made that this film is as good as his previous one, but it is certainly the better horror film. The concept of doppelgängers is perfect for a horror movie and Peele gives weight to this world by […]

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Parasite – 2019

Originality: To describe this film as being extremely original would be an understatement. This is one of the most unique films I’ve ever seen and there was very little about it that I saw coming. I was genuinely shocked by the twist that came halfway through the movie and I can safely say that this […]

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Booksmart – 2019

Originality: Comedy is entirely subjective, but that doesn’t limit its impact on those that don’t get it. Teen comedies are a dime a dozen, but Booksmart avoids some of the common pitfalls as its two leads charm their way into the heart of the audience through some very relatable dialogue and a tightly written script […]

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