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What does it mean to join the Second Wave of minority movies? Plus my thoughts on the Golden Globes, and suggestions for a few wild documentaries you should definitely check out this weekend. If you’ve never seen “Hands on a Hardbody,” have you even lived?

Documentaries are becoming more cinematic, and narrative films are becoming more authentic with each passing day. Maybe that’s why the movie industry’s biggest prize is eyeing Chloe Zhao’s utterly undefinable “Nomadland.”

I make the case for Shaka King’s biopic to take the Oscars’ top prize. Plus a dispatch from cinema’s guardian angel Martin Scorcese, a tribute to Shelley Duval and my rediscovery of the modern day “Citizen Kane.”

It’s kinda nice we can all argue about something as innocent as the latest movie release. I’m diving into the discourse around Sam Levinson’s ill-fated relationship experiment. Plus a recommendation for “Framing Britney Spears,” a look back at an Orson Welles classic, and my pick for the most worthy Best Picture candidate. You can subscribe to my newsletter at MattCraig.substack.com!

Plus my recap of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and a note on Netflix’s “The Dig,” which raised some interesting questions about the movie industry.

What does the Sundance Film Festival even mean in 2021? Plus a review of the opening night films “Coda” and “Censor,” plus streaming suggestions “Pennis From Heaven,” “Hollywoodland,” and “The One I Love.”

There’s a reason why actors love adaptations of stage plays so much. We discuss, in relation to Regina King’s racial docudrama. Then, a discussion of HBO Max’s recent releases and a few streaming suggestions for your weekend. Enjoy! You can check out my newsletter at www.mattcraig.substack.com!

In response to the debacle that was Wonder Woman 1984, this week we’re focusing on a trio of female stories told right. You can subscribe to my weekly newsletter at www.mattcraig.substack.com!

I’m a fool for not including it on my full 2020 movies list, which you can find by signing up for my newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/ba288c710dc1/sign-up. Also included in this week’s episode: “Sylvie’s Love,” “Wonder Woman 1984,” “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”

When two of the greatest living filmmakers put out new projects, you’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t tune in.