Sex work feels, even to this day, like it's a taboo subject. Perhaps it's the way this particular industry has been portrayed for so long by so many people. Certainly, this isn't the first time Sean Baker has included such topics in his stories, namely Tangerine and Red Rocket. The way in which sex workers are presented here, and in his other works, is never demeaning. Even in films like The Florida Project, Sean Baker has become an expert in…
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Pather Panchali 1955
Rarely is there a film that captures one's attention so much, that causes one to lose themselves totally in a piece of pure realist art. Pather Panchali is exactly one of these films. In fact, the whole Apu Trilogy encompasses this. Usually I make notes when I watch films but on this occasion I just couldn't take my eyes away from the screen. This wasn't the time watching the film for me but I came out of it appreciating it…
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The Holy Mountain 1973
Such a beautiful and colourful film. The vibrancy immediately stood out to me. Yes, I can understand why many people don’t like this film and why it’s so polarising; the imagery and symbolic nature of it all can detract viewers, when a film is as surreal and bizarre as this it can leave you scratching your head wondering what you just watched. But personally, I loved it. Technically it was marvellous. The score fit the spiritual tone of the film…
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Santa Sangre 1989
Alejandro Jodorowsky is, simply put, my favourite filmmaker. In fact, stretching beyond his films work, he's an absolute inspiration to me inso many facets. Spiritually, artistically, philosophically, he has helped shaped the kind of person I am today. So it seemed quite odd that I hadn't seen Santa Sangre until now. I've had it at the top of my watchlist for a very long time, but after only just getting the Severin 4K recently, I wanted to hold off and…
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