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Daily Archives: September 14, 2021
Worth (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): What Is Life Worth?
“Worth”, which was released in South Korean theaters several months ago while released on Netflix in US a few weeks ago, attempts to examine what is really fair and just in evaluating the individual worth of many different human lives … Continue reading
Respect (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A conventional biopic starring Jennifer Hudson
“Respect” is a thoroughly conventional musician biopic whose glaring flaws are occasionally compensated by the strong performance from its lead actress. Whenever the movie lets us down during its rather long running time (145 minutes), she always lifts it up … Continue reading
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Tagged Biography, Musician, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Singer
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