Joker (2019)
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz,Shea Whigham, Frances Conroy, Marc Maron, Glenn Fleshler
Rated: R for Strong Bloody Violence, Disturbing Behavior, Language and Brief Sexual Images
Running Time: 2 h 1 m
TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Joaquin Phoenix, Themes, Writing
WEAKNESSES: Some Heavy-Handedness, Mild Pacing
A character study of Arthur Fleck, a man widely ignored and beat down by society.
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Sword of Trust (2019)
Directed By: Lynn Shelton
Starring: Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell, Toby Huss, Dan Bakkedahl
Rated: R
Run Time: 1h 28m
TMM Score: 3 Stars
Strengths: Creative Premis, Funny yet Heartfelt, Not Overly Preachy
Weakness: Improv Too Long In Spots, Lacks Fun
When Cynthia receives a civil war sword that “proves” the south won the war, she and her partner Mary enlist the help of two pawnshop owners to sell it to an easily duped millionaire.
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