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  Wicked 2024

  ★★★ Watched 09 Mar 2025

  Generally pretty good. I do like this story, but enjoyed seeing it on broadway better.

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  Anora 2024

  ★★ Watched 09 Mar 2025

  Not sure what all the hype is about.  This was a pretty typical prostitute falls for the rich guy story, just a a lot more nudity.  Acting was that of a B movie and I will likely forget it very soon.

Popular reviews

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  Gladiator II 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 18 Jan 2025

  I did like most of this movie. A legendary underdog story that rivals the original.   It has a strong lead character and storyline that leaves you feeling empowered.  However, I am pained by the continued perpetuation of (let’s call it what it is) racism.  This movie highlights a strong black man played by Denzel Washington who gains power through ruthless negotiation and cleverness.  However, as sadly they always go, (spoiler alert) he turns out to be corrupt and ultimately…

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  Arrival 2016

  ★★★★ Watched 17 Jan 2025

  I love this movie!  Thought provoking and deep, it is nearly perfect.

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