But 2020 was so miserable that this year it all feels kind of perfunctory.
And as for the villain, well Im salty about this year, so let me have my fun.
Theres no need for qualifiers or addendums.
His turn as Levee is heartbreaking, electric, and counterbalances perfect with Viola Davis Ma Rainey.
Its heartbreaking we wont get to see another one from him, but we can treasure this work.
But I sawSound of Metalover a year ago, and I cant shake what Raci did with his performance.
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Hes the moral backbone of the movie and a voice of reason that never plays as saintly or untouchable.
He communicates lived experience, and that authority is essential for the rest of the film to function.
Shes got an exciting career ahead of her.
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Its an impossible balancing act, and yet Zhao makes it look effortless.
WithNomadlandshe firmly establishes herself as one of the most exciting directors working today.
It exists to perpetuate itself and thats it.
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It has no motives, cannot be reasoned with, and is basically like a natural disaster.
COVID was a flame, but the Trump Administrations response is what led to the country being on fire.
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