'Uncut Gems' review — A series of unfortunate decisions

Adam Sandler goes dramatic as a diamond dealer hustling his way out of trouble in Uncut Gems One-sentence review: Uncut Gems is a non-stop, heart-pounding adreneline rush of a crime movie — sometimes to a fault — with a career-best performance by Adam Sandler. https://youtu.be/vTfJp2Ts9X8 Josh and Benny Safdie — better known as the Safdie Brothers —…

‘Waves’ review — One family faces the music

Waves follows an all-American family as a tragedy sends them into a tailspin One-sentence review: Waves is an electrifying and music-filled family drama that is as emotional as it is thrilling to watch. Details: ? Trey Edward Shultz // ⏳ 130 minutes // ? 2019The cast: Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown, Renée…

‘Jojo Rabbit’ review — Nazis are dumb

Jojo Rabbit follows a misguided Nazi youth whose imaginary friend is a buffoonish version of Hitler. It's a comedy. One-sentence review: Jojo Rabbit lacks a real hop in its step to be truly great, but director Taika Waititi's comedic sensibilities are enough to make it an enjoyable crowdpleaser.Details: ? Taika Waititi // ⏳ 108 minutes…

‘Marriage Story’ NYFF review: Now processing heartbreak

Marriage Story follows an actress and her director husband as they go through a messy bicoastal divorce. One-sentence review: Marriage Story is a heartbreaking but funny and entertaining sendup of marriage, divorce, and what it means to be a couple.Where to watch Marriage Story: Streaming on Netflix. I just went through a breakup. A five-year…