2019 Movie Log: May

5th: Widows – Steve McQueen (2018)
Watched on my flight from Boston to Chicago. I dug it! The best part of the film is by far the ensemble. It’s actually kind of wild to think about. Brian Tyree Henry and Collin Ferrell carry the B-story. Daniel Kaluuya is the B-part of the B story. I also loved the setting of Chicago. Always cool to see your neighborhood in a movie. I do not think the script completely makes sense. It’s one of those where at the end it’s just twist after twist after twist.
Grade: B / B+

25th: Lady Bird – Greta Gerwig (2017)
Watched at home with Gioia. It’s a near perfect movie. I’m constantly amazed at how much about this family Gerwig manages to capture. There are so many details of Lady Bird’s life that in another movie would be forced or telegraphed. Here they feel like natural details that elevate the story. The ending is still so emotional. Really in contention for my favorite movie of the decade.
Grade: A

25th: Saved! – Brian Dannelly (2004)
A Catholic movie double feature. This movie is outrageous. I’m not sure if the premise/concept of it really holds up for me. Still, it’s a fun time.
Grade: C

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