Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Ernest & Celestine 2012

  ★★★★ Watched 08 Apr 2023

  Beautifully drawn, heartwarming, and full of life, music, and good trouble.

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  Ballet 422 2014

  ★★★½ Watched 09 Jan 2023

  This is a beautifully shot and very quiet film that I think very accurately portrays the constant, steady, hard work behind the scenes of a major ballet company. I really enjoyed the small moments of personality the director allowed to shine through; hinting at existing relationships and the strain the looming premiere was bringing to them without derailing the narrative into interpersonal drama.

  I was riveted, but I'm not sure how well it would hold the attention of someone without an existing interest in ballet or theater. Extra half star for Olga's cameo.

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