Hidden Figures (Theodore Melfi, January 13th 2017) Movie

also getting limited release in December to qualify for the Oscars

composed by Hans Zimmer and Pharrell
also starring Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, Glen Powell and Kevin Costner

 

This looks great. Would love to see Taraji get an Oscar nom.

 

Hidden Figures: The Album by Various Artists on Apple Music

 

The film sets up each subplot and as an audience member, you’re thoroughly invested in it because of how likable these women are. They are portrayed more than characters but as people. Their scenes facing different personal challenges are genuinely moving to see but when the three of them are together discussing their lives make it even more entertaining. It felt like watching a historical episode of Girlfriends at times (remember Girlfriends? The show starring Tracee Ellis Ross back in the 00s?)

Hidden Figures Review

 

Need to see this, mostly for Janelle Monae

 

This was really good! A very well articulated cinematic statement on race, and how the white establishment often only moves towards progressiveness when it benefits them. The three leads were outstanding, I was happy to see more Mahershala Ali, and Glen Powell from Everybody Wants Some made a wonderful, kind of doofy, John Glenn and I am excited to watch his career continue to take shape.

 

Didn't know Chad Radwell was in this

 

This is a beautiful film.

 

This wasn't an art film by any means. Felt very 90s in its sensibilities. And was very effective in that way. The acting was good. It hit the right emotional notes. The story was something that needed to be told. Glad it's getting attention.

 

Saw this today, and I loved it.