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20th Century Women

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Janet's TAKE: #20thCenturyWomen~Honest portrayal of Mother/Son relationship buoyed by a strong cast including #AnnetteBening. A "Girls Nite Out" recommend. Special note : A24 WILL MAKE A DONATION TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN HONOR OF ALL THE WOMEN (AND MEN) WHO SEE THE FILM THIS WEEKEND

SILENCE

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Janet's TAKE: #Silence~Scorsese project of a brutal but over-long journey through devotion and religious persecution in Japan w/good performances and stunning cinematography: B+ Martin Scorsese’s Silence, the Academy Award winning director’s

HIDDEN FIGURES

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Janet's TAKE: #HiddenFigures ~ Moving story of pioneering women of science. STEM rules! A+ It is evident that the cast all gave their best efforts for this true, but until now, untold event. Deserves lots of awards. HIDDEN FIGURES is the incredible untold story of

A MONSTER CALLS

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Janet"s TAKE: @amonstercalls ~ A heart-rending child's journey thru grief w/as many twists as the Monster's branches: A- True to the book but NOT