Re-released in theaters, and I was thrilled to watch it again, decked out like a complete degenerate in Battinson logo baseball cap and tee. Noticed a few new details... the first sequence, in particular, is so satisfyingly stocked with set-ups and stage settings. Just splendid. A couple parts did drag this time, but I was sleepy and stoned, and there was so much to make up for them. I finally, finally got to experience the car chase again—kino! Gonna be framing the promotional poster.
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The Batman 2022
Inspired by this movie, I recently decided to read a bunch of highly acclaimed Batman comics, beginning with those that are said to have most influenced the filmmakers. First off, the comics are awesome and I'm officially a Batman fan--at least of the version of him I read, but, more to the point, knowing the movie so well enhanced the reading experience, just as having read the comics enhanced this latest rewatch.
This movie simply rules. I still rewatch it…
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The Text 2024
This was great from start to finish. This film is one continuous shot for an hour, with only one or two moments where I felt briefly taken away from the experience or even thought about the camera. A perfect interweaving of four friends' lives in one house. What an ending. You can watch it for free at Joel Haver's YouTube channel: youtu.be/s-EVhCMV9N4?si=tsyAQdBZfTxlO8tg
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Dune 2021
I watched Dune: Part One when it first became available for streaming, and my takeaway was "Pretty pictures, cool sound, nothing happened." I gave it a 2.5 stars on Letterboxd, which is may way of saying that I wouldn't be too thrilled about watching it again.
But deep down, I suspected that I had simply failed to connect with the movie through no fault of its own. My recollection of the film was too blank, too lacking in structure to…
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