Weird, funny, satirical, did I mention weird? And kind of touching. Ultimately wasn't sure what the film was trying to say, but that's ok. It's open for interpretation and it's thought-provoking.
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My Life as a Zucchini 2016
More mature subject matter than expected, but dealt with in a straightforward, unblinking, and simple way that brings a very charming quality to the film. Bekah, I think you would like this movie.
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The Rider 2017
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Upon a second viewing, The Rider falls a bit flatter than I first remembered, and it's definitely not a perfectly crafted film. That being said, I love the delicate and realistic direction of Chloe Zhao. This is what makes The Rider special.
The movie treads an interesting line between documentary and narrative filmmaking (with many of the characters played by untrained actors depicting factual events in their lives). The scenes with Lilly Jandreau or Lane Scott are the most touching…
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