We review Jay Kelly starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and many more recognizable Hollywood stalwarts for Noah Baumbach’s latest feature, now playing on Netflix (crowd boos and we cringe.) Will there be a Netflix bias in the upcoming awards season months? Or will Jay Kelly stay in contention for certain categories?

NON-SPOILER REVIEW OF JAY KELLY:

Reception, Award Profile & Initial Thoughts - 2:17

A Christmas Carol Vibes & 1st Watch Stories - 6:01

Review of the Performances & Casting Category - 12:22

Production Values - 24:23

Oscar Lens - 27:45

Spoiler Warning - 33:31

SPOILER FILLED REVIEW OF JAY KELLY:

The Josh Hartnett connection - 34:04

The Jay & Ron (Clooney & Sandler) Relationship is the heart of the film - 36:17

A Christmas Carol with no ghosts? - 40:29

That Ending - 43:52

More Bests and Worsts - 49:46

Final Grades & One Final Awards Discussion - 52:22

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