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Sean Means Movie Review for September 3, 2020

Artsies

 The Mole Agent – nursing-home documentary – virtual cinemas, SLFS@Home – 3 1/2 stars

When a family grows concerned for their mother’s well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires 83-year-old Sergio to pose as a new resident and undercover spy inside the facility. The Mole Agent follows Sergio as he struggles to balance his assignment with his increasing involvement in the lives of the many residents he meets.

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Directors: Maite Alberdi

Starring: Sergio Chamy

Fartsies

 Tenet – Christopher Nolan thriller – only in theaters — 3 stars

Armed with only one word–Tenet–and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

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Director: Christopher Nolan

Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki

 Mulan – Disney adaptation – Disney+ — 3 1/2 stars

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential.

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Director: Niki Caro

Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Li Gong

September 11

 The Broken Hearts Gallery

After a break up, a young woman decides to start a gallery where people can leave trinkets from past relationships.

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Director: Natalie Krinsky 

Starring:  Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery, Utkarsh Ambudkar

I Am Woman

The story of 1970s musician and activist Helen Reddy.
Director: Unjoo Moon
Starring: Evan Peters, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Danielle Macdonald
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