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  Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith 2005

  ★★★★★ Watched 25 Mar 2025

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  The best Star Wars film ever created.

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  Now on the Jedi Council (but not a knight, lol), Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) stands at a turning point in history. The film opens with an intense war between the Republic and the Separatists, as Anakin and Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) embark on a daring mission to rescue Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) from General Grievous.

  From the duel with Count Dooku (Sir Christopher Lee) to Obi-Wan’s pursuit of Grievous, the action never…

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  The Brutalist 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 24 Mar 2025

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  The first half was a dream, the second a nightmare.

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  The Brutalist follows László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor, as he endeavours to rebuild his life and career in post-war America. Upon arrival, László collaborates with his cousin, Attila Miller (Alessandro Nivola), crafting bespoke furniture designs. His inaugural project, a library, is a testament to his architectural genius. Its smooth, edgy, and divine design left me in awe, reminiscent of the masterpieces I aspired…

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  The Monkey 2025

  ★★★½ Watched 24 Mar 2025

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  Beware, the organ grinder monkey lurks.

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  The Monkey is a recent adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, directed by Osgood Perkins. The film diverges from its source material, focusing on the twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburn, both portrayed by Theo James, who encounter a malevolent toy monkey that triggers a series of gruesome deaths.

  Theo James delivers a commendable performance, effectively distinguishing between the contrasting personalities of Hal and Bill. Though, I prefer Hal to Bill. His…

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  Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones 2002

  ★★★ Watched 23 Mar 2025

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  Anakin’s downfall begins surrounded by war, romance, and conspiracy.

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  Star Wars: Attack of the Clones builds upon the foundation of The Phantom Menace, following an older Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) as he is assigned to protect Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman). Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) investigates a conspiracy behind the assassination attempts against her, uncovering the Separatist movement led by Count Dooku (Christopher Lee). This film sets the stage for the Clone Wars, which would later be explored…

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