Uncut Gems 💎

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Today’s movie is Uncut Gems (2019), streaming on Netflix, a crime thriller and sixth film by the Safdie brothers (Josh and Benny) that took the film world by storm, became indie studio A24’a highest-grossing release, and very nearly nabbed Adam Sandler his first Oscar nomination. Maybe next time, Sandler.

Here’s what it’s about: Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is a diamond dealer in New York who is always looking for the best way to make big money—that usually means making high-risk bets that don’t always pay off. Over the course of a few days, he must find a way to pay off his debts before it’s too late. [Trailer // 135 mins]

Why you should watch it: Uncut Gems is really just a series of unfortunate decisions that cascade into an uncontrollable ball of chaos and discomfort. Instead …