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American Fiction 2023
This movie was nicely layered. It touched on themes of how the nuance and authenticity in stories of historically oppressed/underserved folks should/could be portrayed in their own right and as a way to combat stereotypical and harmful representations of, mostly, black and brown folks. Nuance and authenticity was part of the discourse within the context of writing books for the protagonist, a stubborn author jaded over the negative effects of feeding into the stereotypes while he ends up with his…
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Barbarian 2022
This is a really good movie to watch with friends that have different preferences in horror. A good mix of gross, crime, and jump scare horror. Also has several light-hearted or comedic scenes. The build up is great, several scenes where you’re like wait there is more?! The context they provide is great, e.g., flash backs into timelines that led to current timeline. I personally think they could’ve added more of a psychological element, especially when providing the context/background.
Although it…
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The Fall 2006
The power of curiosity and story. An ode to stunts in the silent film era. This film felt inspired by Salvador Dalí with the surreal scenes and non-linear metaphorical storytelling. The building architecture was incredible and the landscapes vast. The colors and emotional connection to characters innocent and vibrant.
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The Babadook 2014
This film is a really great representation of, not just grief, but shame. The representation of grief thru the Babadook was perfect, with a lot of parallels wherein “Babadook” could be substituted with “grief” and the feeling just settled in your gut. The human experience of having lost, not just someone close, but a part of you. So much so that it impacts the relationships you still have because you’re not the same anymore. The shame was portrayed really well…
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