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Adam Sandler stars in “Uncut Gems<\/i>.”<\/h6>\n

These are the “artsy” and indie movies that left our staff debating for weeks.<\/p>\n

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  1. “Parasite”<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    “Parasite”<\/h6>\n

    A smart, compelling and important film to enjoy and discuss for days after you watch. The movie contrasts two families of opposing means, making powerful statements about class in a metropolitan Korean city. <\/span><\/li>\n

  2. \u201cMidsommar\u201d<\/span>
    \n
    \nDani travels to Sweden for the summer with grad student friends, only to discover things are not what they seem in the Scandanavian countryside.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. “The Joker”
    \n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
    “The Joker”<\/h6>\n

    This is a controversial film that will leave you debating the current political and social-economical climate of our country. Joaquin Phoenix gives an impeccable performance that could earn him an Oscar win for Best Actor. <\/span><\/li>\n

  4. \u201cThe Farewell\u201d<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    “The Farewell”<\/h6>\n

    You\u2019ll laugh and cry at this tale about a lie that a family must keep from their beloved matriarch. Based on a true story, writer-director Lulu Wang delivers a poignant and honest look at family.<\/span><\/li>\n

  5. \u201cThe Last Black Man in San Francisco\u201d<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”<\/h6>\n

    This is a beautifully shot love story to a changing San Francisco by locals on the fringe: skaters, squatters, street preachers, and playwrights. We follow Jimmie\u2019s quest to save a Victorian home from his childhood with his best friend Mont.<\/span><\/li>\n

  6. \u201cUncut Gems\u201d<\/span>
    \nAdam Sandler is back in another dramatic role that could finally earn the comedic actor an Academy Award nomination. He stars as a larger-than-life jeweler navigating gambling debt and other tribulations.<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cHoney Boy\u201d<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    \u201cHoney Boy”<\/h6>\n

    Shia LaBeouf penned this script about his childhood and relationship with his father as a form of therapy in rehab. Shia LaBeouf plays his father in this dreamy depiction of memories, directed by Alma Har\u2019el. <\/span><\/li>\n

  8. \u201cPain & Glory\u201d<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    “Pain and Glory”<\/h6>\n

    This is a semi-autobiographical look at Pedro Almodovar\u2019s childhood and late-in-life struggle with chronic pain. What may seem like two unrelated events come together in a movie full of heart, love, and an astounding performance by Antonio Banderas. <\/span><\/li>\n

  9. \u201cThe Lighthouse\u201d<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    \u201cThe Lighthouse”<\/h6>\n

    Shot in black-and-white, this psychological horror follows the story of two lighthouse keepers as they begin to lose their mind during a storm. <\/span><\/li>\n

  10. “Waves”<\/span>
    \n<\/p>\n
    “Waves”<\/h6>\n

    This film tells the story of a suburban family and their experiences with love, forgiveness, and coming together in the wake of a difficult loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Adam Sandler stars in “Uncut Gems.” These are the “artsy” and indie movies that left our staff debating for weeks. “Parasite” “Parasite” A smart, compelling and important film to enjoy and discuss for days after you watch. The movie contrasts two families of opposing means, making powerful statements about class in a metropolitan Korean city. 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