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Anora 2024
Probably -1/2 star because I resent the fact that this somehow swept up at the Oscars.
I'm glad they got to fall in love to Take That; this is probably the only bit of the film that I felt lost in the emotion. The black comedy set up is really entertaining, and the ending does leave you chewing over the dynamics at play. However, I felt a definite lack of emotional heft in a lot of the film. I get…
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I'm Still Here 2024
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It's kind of a horrible feeling, being swept away with the the sheer beauty and joy and happiness their family life radiates, with Rubens at the centre, because you know it's going to come crashing down. The music cuts, the colours dim, and everything suddenly feels cold and stiff.
I will say though that Brazil looks well fit, literally get me to a beach rn, and honest to god being middle class used to be such a Leng lifestyle... Meanwhile…
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The Holdovers 2023
I liked that this movie explored so many different aspects of trauma (loss, failure, depression...) and it had such a profound emotional impact on me, but never did I feel so agonisingly heartbroken because there was some level of resolution and hope. So many movies at the moment leave you feeling broken- I enjoyed that at the end you feel a little bit hopeful for Paul and Angus.
Fuckin loves the intro as well. Fair play to the British film board or whatever they're called.
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The Boy and the Heron 2023
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
The return of Doctor Who's adipose is a big win for this film.
Also: really really love that they didn't use the word "multiverse"- what a win.
Just such beautifully crafted animation isn't it.
Cons include what the fuck is going on!
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