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Captain America: Brave New World 2025
Anthony Mackie as Cap is a likable and courageous man of the people. Cinematography and visual style overall is an improvement over the commonly critiqued Marvel grey-ness.
Unfortunately, for fear of saying anything, Disney/Marvel seems to have decided to simply say nothing at all.
First Avenger is about the importance of standing up to bullies + Steve’s discovery of his own ability to carry out justice.
Winter Soldier is about this really principled guy who dies in the 60s and…
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022
A film that;
Leverages and then tastefully subverts classic fairytale stories, to great emotional impact
Makes effective use of a variety of art-styles, to enhance key story and character points
Reimagines the hero’s journey and wrestles thoughtfully with the question of what constitutes a life well lived
Employs a diverse and fun cast of characters with clear motivations who interact in compelling ways.
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heartbreaking depiction of a panic attack,
wonderful music,
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Hundreds of Beavers 2022
In which director Mike Cheslik boldly asks:
Who are the natural predators of piles of shit?
How many beavers is one woman worth?
Are beaver lawyers illiterate?Pushing the boundaries of slapstick so hard you could almost call it surrealism, Hundreds of Beavers is the weirdest kind of funny you’ve ever cry-laughed through. Sewn-up animal costumes, some hand-drawn special effects, and a grainy film look, all work together to make the film feel exactly as indie as it is -…
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