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A Quiet Place 2018
Who would have thought that John Krasinski, most known for his role as "everyguy" Jim Halpert in the popular TV series The Office would be involved in writing, directing and starring in such a terrifyingly tense piece of cinema. Krasinski's A Quiet Place showcases that less is indeed more, harnessing silence to provide an air of constant tension, in a world where a single sound can mean death.
The viewer is thrown deep into an unforgiving, apocalyptic world where mankind…
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Kiki's Delivery Service 1989
My first few experiences with Studio Ghibli left a lasting impression of fantastical worlds that betray traditional narrative structure, instead offering uplifting stories in strange domains only Miyazaki could create. After watching Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away, I knew I had to ration these gems of animation in fear that I run out. Not only does Studio Ghibli create vibrant animation and breathable worlds, but they are incredibly consistent. Each time I venture into a new world of Miyazaki's…
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Redline 2009
Redline is hands down some of the best animation to come out of Japan in the last decade and will leave you hyped and on edge through every adrenaline-pumping race in this film. This is wacky races on steroids.
Redline has a very simplistic plot of a number of races around the universe which take place every few years using cars which are now 'old fashioned'. However, these races are outlawed and extremely dangerous to participate in. The focus on…
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Natural City 2003
One of the lesser known genres in Korean cinema is Sci-fi, and I will admit that they have a long way to go in making great Sci-fi productions, but nevertheless, Natural City is an intriguing and captivating film that really excels in the atmosphere and environment it puts you in. It feels lived-in and grimy, with a cyberpunk grungy feel - something that works really well as a template for any potential Sci-fi. I particularly loved the attention to detail…
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