Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives.
Our Take: It’s worth seeing, but could never live up to the original (obviously).
Post-credit scene? No.
A year in the life of a middle-class family’s maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s.
Our Take: It is beautiful and that alone makes it worth a few hours of your time since we all know you already have a Netflix subscription.
Post-credit scene? No.
In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Coleman) occupies the throne, and her close friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail (Emma Stone), arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots.
Our Take: The only reason to see it is because of its nomination.
Post-credit scene? No.
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradly Cooper) discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Our take: There aren’t many movies that can be remade as many times as A Star is Born and still draw audiences.
Post-credit scene?: No.
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid.
Our take: It might not be historically accurate, but it is mighty entertaining.
Post-credit scene?: During the credits, there is footage of the band Queen.
Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) is a world-class African-American pianist, who is about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation.
Our take: Mahershala Ali deserves all the awards, and you should watch this film just for him.
Post-credit scene?: No.
Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate (Adam Driver).
Our take: Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction and the whole story is as wild as it is smartly written.
Post-credit scene?: No.
The story of Dick Cheney (Christian Bale), an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush (Sam Rockwell), reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.
Our take: If you’re a fan of the Big Short, you’ll enjoy this; but if you’re not a fan of that type of humor–stay away.
Post-credit scene?: Yes.
Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.
Oscar Buzz: It should win the award for Best Animated Feature. If it doesn’t, we riot.
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