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Dialogue heavy, raw and powerful in every way; "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is everything you'd expect from an August Wilson adaption with scorching performances from Viola Davis and the late, great Chadwick Boseman.
In this drama set in 1927 Chicago, tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her horn player and the white management determined to control the uncontrollable "Mother of the Blues". Based on the play by August Wilson.
The magic of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is how everything comes together. The characters, the music, the relevancy and the beauty of it. In a little over 90-minutes, so much happens and so much is said, you may need to view it a second time. The dialogue is key here; every word uttered by the characters are educational and deep. The fact that Ma Rainey was crowned "Mother of the Blues" and was making the record label tons of money and they still had her and her band record in some dingy prison cell-like studio is appalling. This film is so important but also so sad. The performances are some of the best of the year; Viola Davis is magnificent and majestic. Glynn Turman and Colman Domingo are terrific and vibrant in their respective supporting roles. Of course without Chadwick Boseman this film wouldn't be the same. Boseman carries this drama with so much fire, so much talent it's hard to turn away from the screen. He was incredible force and it really shows here in his final screen role. Between "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "Da Five Bloods", Boseman is deserving of his Oscar praise and I think his family will take one home posthumously for one of those films. A brilliant and vibrant drama that is among the best films of 2020.
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In this drama set in 1927 Chicago, tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her horn player and the white management determined to control the uncontrollable "Mother of the Blues". Based on the play by August Wilson.
The magic of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is how everything comes together. The characters, the music, the relevancy and the beauty of it. In a little over 90-minutes, so much happens and so much is said, you may need to view it a second time. The dialogue is key here; every word uttered by the characters are educational and deep. The fact that Ma Rainey was crowned "Mother of the Blues" and was making the record label tons of money and they still had her and her band record in some dingy prison cell-like studio is appalling. This film is so important but also so sad. The performances are some of the best of the year; Viola Davis is magnificent and majestic. Glynn Turman and Colman Domingo are terrific and vibrant in their respective supporting roles. Of course without Chadwick Boseman this film wouldn't be the same. Boseman carries this drama with so much fire, so much talent it's hard to turn away from the screen. He was incredible force and it really shows here in his final screen role. Between "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "Da Five Bloods", Boseman is deserving of his Oscar praise and I think his family will take one home posthumously for one of those films. A brilliant and vibrant drama that is among the best films of 2020.
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Charming, glitzy and filled with heart; "The Prom" will have fans of musicals in the palm of its jazz hands.
In this musical comedy, a troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.
OK, yes, "The Prom" is cheesy af BUT it's entertaining and filled with great performances and musical numbers. Jo Ellen Pellman delivers a break out debut performance that will leave you inspired and feeling good. Streep, Kidman and even James Corden are respectively grand in their roles. Along with Pellman, Andrew Rannells delivers the next great performance, with his scenes literally jumping off the screen. I believe what filmmaker Ryan Murphy is trying to do in this day and age is give us stories with underdog characters that we can all relate to, and it works. Murphy is one of the hardest working people in the business and with "The Prom", you're sure to have a good time.
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In this musical comedy, a troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.
OK, yes, "The Prom" is cheesy af BUT it's entertaining and filled with great performances and musical numbers. Jo Ellen Pellman delivers a break out debut performance that will leave you inspired and feeling good. Streep, Kidman and even James Corden are respectively grand in their roles. Along with Pellman, Andrew Rannells delivers the next great performance, with his scenes literally jumping off the screen. I believe what filmmaker Ryan Murphy is trying to do in this day and age is give us stories with underdog characters that we can all relate to, and it works. Murphy is one of the hardest working people in the business and with "The Prom", you're sure to have a good time.
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Gripping, finely acted but slow paced; "I'm Your Woman" pays off but struggles to find its groove which may frustrate viewers.
In this crime drama set in the 1970s, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.
Rachel Brosnahan continues to prove herself as one of the industry's leading actresses. It's so great to see her in a dramatic role and I can't wait to see what other roles she takes on. Regarding the film itself, it's a massive slow burn but "I'm Your Woman" is about 30-minutes too long. Not all viewers will be on board for this ride. It's aesthetically pleasing and looks real good but you do expect more punch throughout even though the final pay off is well worth it. Overall a decent drama and I do look forward to seeing what filmmaker Julia Hart does going forward.
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In this crime drama set in the 1970s, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.
Rachel Brosnahan continues to prove herself as one of the industry's leading actresses. It's so great to see her in a dramatic role and I can't wait to see what other roles she takes on. Regarding the film itself, it's a massive slow burn but "I'm Your Woman" is about 30-minutes too long. Not all viewers will be on board for this ride. It's aesthetically pleasing and looks real good but you do expect more punch throughout even though the final pay off is well worth it. Overall a decent drama and I do look forward to seeing what filmmaker Julia Hart does going forward.
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