Melissa Myers’ Top 5 films of 2020 Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Melissa Myers Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Ending Disease Reviewed by Melissa Myers on December 1, 2020November 30, 2020 This documentary dispels myths about stem cell research while profiling doctors and individuals who've benefited from the science.
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, James Corden, Bobby Cannavale Superintelligence Reviewed by Melissa Myers on November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 Melissa McCarthy's streak of making bad "comedies" with her husband Ben Falcone continues.
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger, Gina Rodriguez Kajillionaire Reviewed by Melissa Myers on October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 Miranda July's brilliantly quirky look at a family of grifters is more accessible than her previous films.
Starring: Alicia Vikander, Janelle Monáe, Julianne Moore The Glorias Reviewed by Melissa Myers on September 29, 2020September 28, 2020 Julie Taymor's imaginative Gloria Steinem biopic is an inspirational and uplifting experience.
Starring: Julie Cho, Bryn Bird, Myya Jones Represent Reviewed by Melissa Myers on August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 A redundant but still beneficial exploration of women's particular struggles in politics.
Starring: Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley, Simon Russell Beale Radioactive Reviewed by Melissa Myers on July 21, 2020July 20, 2020 Despite a strong performance by Rosamund Pike, this Marie Curie biopic fails to offer more than basic insights on the remarkable scientist.
Starring: Jasmine Batchelor, Chris Perfetti, Sullivan Jones The Surrogate Reviewed by Melissa Myers on June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 A philosophical and sociological quagmire about a young woman who agrees to carry a baby for married gay friends.
Starring: Various New French Shorts 2020 Reviewed by Melissa Myers on May 26, 2020May 25, 2020 The self-explanatory program is a way to travel to distant lands during a time when many are stuck at home.
Starring: Stacey Ryan Mossville: When Great Trees Fall Reviewed by Melissa Myers on May 5, 2020May 4, 2020 One man takes a tragic stand against a chemical company in this powerful documentary.
Starring: Vlad Ivanov, Catrinel Marlon, Rodica Lazar The Whistlers Reviewed by Melissa Myers on March 31, 2020March 30, 2020 The multilingual crime thriller offers rich rewards for viewers willing to be challenged.
Starring: Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band Reviewed by Melissa Myers on February 25, 2020February 24, 2020 Over 40 years after The Last Waltz, Robbie Robertson seemingly gets the last word on The Band's history and eventual unraveling in this music doc.
Starring: Rose Byrne, Tiffany Haddish, Salma Hayek Like a Boss Reviewed by Melissa Myers on January 14, 2020January 13, 2020 The fairly standard GNO comedy is worth a watch for some lighthearted laugh therapy.
Starring: Allis Markham, Jaap Sinke, Ferry van Tongeren Stuffed Reviewed by Melissa Myers on December 10, 2019December 9, 2019 Asheville-based filmmaker Erin Derham’s taxidermy documentary is informative and entertaining but wide-ranging to a fault.
Starring: Amani Ballour, Salim Namour The Cave Reviewed by Melissa Myers on December 3, 2019December 2, 2019 The powerful documentary about a medical professional in the ongoing Syrian Civil War is a must-see.
Starring: Brian Presley, Treat Williams, Brad Leland The Great Alaskan Race Reviewed by Melissa Myers on October 29, 2019October 28, 2019 This dramatization of the 1925 serum run to Nome is bound to leave theatergoers underwhelmed.
Starring: Hannah Pearl Utt, Jen Tullock, Judith Light Before You Know It Reviewed by Melissa Myers on October 1, 2019September 30, 2019 A dysfunctional NYC-set family dramedy a la Woody Allen and Noah Baumbach, but without the male directorial gaze.
Starring: Jiaoming Pang, Brian Stuy, Longlan Stuy One Child Nation Reviewed by Melissa Myers on August 27, 2019August 26, 2019 The powerful documentary about China's one-child policy is an important exposé of a traumatic human rights violation.
Starring: The voices of Donald Glover, Beyoncé and Seth Rogen The Lion King Reviewed by Melissa Myers on July 23, 2019July 22, 2019 Other than realistic animal effects and a fun new Timon and Pumbaa, the CGI update of the Disney animated classic is familiar to a fault.
Starring: The voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts Toy Story 4 Reviewed by Melissa Myers on June 25, 2019June 24, 2019 Funny, gorgeous to behold and ripe with existential themes, Pixar's latest charmer also gives us the gift of Forky.
Starring: John Chester, Molly Chester The Biggest Little Farm Reviewed by Melissa Myers on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Documentarians Molly and John Chester chronicle their romantic, hopeful and heartbreaking journey to maintain a biodiverse farm.