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Cobra 1925
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Valentino really deserves all the lore and fawning over decades after his untimely death. “Cobra” was his second to last film, released the same year as his passing. I haven’t seen any actor in all of cinema act the way he acts for the screen. I wouldn’t feel worthy dancing on the same floor as Valentino either.
Now to mention this film. The script is a noble one. Valentino is an Italian scoundrel who can’t stay with one girl and…
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The Colossus of New York 1958
Was wishing for more New York City location shots. Story is weak, though a few good visually pleasing camera angles and very early visual effects for 1959. I don’t think I’ve seen a robot / Frankenstein like machine shed tears, so this alone deserved 1 star. Bought this DVD in a NY record store for the cover art alone.
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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 2019
What an interesting take on an homage love letter to 1969 Hollywood. You are truly transported into the era. Acting is superb. Editing was neat connecting past happenings to the current moment. Character development was neat. A smart & clever way to make the audience lose themeselves into the 'Once Upon A Time' dreamlike scenario. Must watch a couple more times. Was lucky to watch it at the Cinerama Dome with the Q man in attendance watching along with the audience.…
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Licorice Pizza 2021
I usually don’t enjoy films with no traditional plot, but here goes PTA making a film so personally innocent I couldn’t help but let myself go as it unfolds. Would really like to experience it again. Pretty charming leads in their debut feature film roles. Little sad only maybe 2 or 3 score cues are in the whole film but BOY do they make their mark! PTA for the win!
*Fox Westwood Village 70mm screening
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