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Rebel Hearts

This film is an informative, inspiring and entertaining documentary that tells an important story about a small yet highly influential part of the history of the U.S. Catholic Church.

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Gun and a Hotel Bible

"Gun and a Hotel Bible" is entertaining, well-acted, thought-provoking and thematically, it is for mature audiences. I found it very engaging.

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Hillbilly Elegy

If you have ever lived with a family member who is dependent on alcohol or drugs or both, I think she's turned in an award-winning performance.

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Soul

Raising questions, not giving answers, Soul is an animated delight.

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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Viola Davis is a manipulative diva who commands attention and obedience. Her mesmerizing performance consumes the screen, and Chadwick Boseman as Levee broke my heart.

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Jingle Jangle

Gorgeous to look at with a score by John Debney, and the voices of Usher and newcomer Madalen Mills are warm and beautiful.

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Two Crowns

I was very moved that the filmmakers included the dark expressionist paintings of a Holocaust survivor.

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Enola Holmes

It shows that there are alternative ways to resolve conflict and redress wrongs other than violence.

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Rebuilding Paradise

This is a powerful film, but I thought Howard went soft on this notorious company that has a history of choosing profit over the health and well-being of its customers.

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The Painted Bird

The stark landscape scenes are masterpieces of minimalism that evoke feelings of isolation and loneliness; the closeups are compelling still portraits.

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Fatima

The secrets of Fatima are included if you look closely, as are Mary's pleas to pray the rosary, to avoid sin and to do good.

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Words on Bathroom Walls

It does a realistic job of letting us get inside Adam to see, hear and feel what he does.

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Dads

Howard doesn't like the stigma that dads cannot be caregivers, or that they are blundering caricatures or absent. This was not her experience. So, she decided to present "the media image of dads in a new light, inspired by hope."

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On the Record

A very smart film, filled with highly educated and articulate women who will be silent no longer. 

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Boys State

I found the Sundance Grand Jury winner challenging in that it shows young men growing up to be just like some of those who hold office currently.

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Screened Out

Professionals are questioning the ethics of how companies take advantage of users for profit, but little has been done to challenge this global scheme. This is a good start.

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