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The Secret Agent (out Jan 22) won the Golden Globe for best foreign language film. The title may have you thinking it's a slick spy film, but it's more of a slow-burn drama that’s about people instead of Hollywood-style action and thrills. I wasn't sold on every plot point (maybe need to see it a second time) but it pulls you into its world and makes you care about the fate of its interesting characters. So many distinctive performances! Grade: A-.