CJ Conroy

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I'm a sucker for good dialogue and music used well.

Favorite films

  • Casablanca
  • Marie Antoinette
  • Boyhood
  • The Holdovers

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  • Mickey 17

    ★★★½

  • Three Colours: White

    ★★★★

  • On Falling

    ★★★★★

  • The Return

    ★★★★

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  • On Falling

    On Falling

    ★★★★★

    Probably one of the most important films of the 2020's. Anxiety-inducing and all too real. Marvellous filmmaking.

  • The Return

    The Return

    ★★★★

    Post film Q&A with director Uberto Pasolini.

    Visually striking and paced remarkably well. However, the script was somewhat lacking and this allowed for some actors to come across as wooden, which may have also been a directing issue. On the whole though, a good film with an interesting angle.

    Pasolini's Q&A session had some insightful parts, especially when talking about veterans and The Vietnam War. His humility in regards to working with his actors was refreshing, especially respecting Binoche's knowledge…

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  • Hill

    Hill

    ★★★★

    With an introduction by director Alex Holmes. And with post film Q&A with director Alex Holmes, producer Simon Lazenby, and Damon Hill.

    A personal portrait of grief, grit, and determination. I think what this film does best is demonstrate that you do not have to be the most complete package to win. Belief and hard work - with a little luck - can take you to great heights. Hill will never be renowned as one of the sporting greats. He…

  • F1 75 Live at The O2

    F1 75 Live at The O2

    Flavio Briatore's reaction to a shit techno track could not make up for this being crap.