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Bones and All 2022
'Lots to digest here…'
This was an experience; an ode to Guadagnino’s raw ability to translate the most guttural of human emotions to the big screen. Dread creeps on up the viewer immediately, as the film begins with a bang- or rather, a loud crunch. The feeling of isolation is amplified by the moody rural midwest, as the viewer is gently submerged into a volatile Reaganite landscape. We are transported to the 80s- at the height of the opioid crisis,…Translated from by
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The Banshees of Inisherin 2022
The main takeaway from this is that men would literally rather cut off all of their fingers than get therapy. Simple yet heartfelt, this movie explores the complexities of outgrowing a long-standing friendship that no longer feels rewarding- but rather, holds its value in stability and comfort.
The film spends two hours exploring the turbulent dynamic between the simpleton Padraic and his morose musician (former?) friend who yearns for more. I think we can all relate to no longer finding…
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The Menu 2022
Between The Menu and Triangle of Sadness, it’s been a good season for “eat the rich” dark comedies- but I definitely preferred this one to its nautical counterpart.
The film is gripping from the first minute- we are immediately thrown into action and introduced to the full ensemble, wasting no time at all. The worldbuilding is fantastic; ultimately this is what happens when Ratatouille meets Midsommar.
Food snobbery has been a long-term theme in cinema- the ongoing distrust towards haute…
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