Dead on Arrival. Straight from the top, this is inert and you get the sense that Phillips and Phoenix did not have a clear path on where to take this. It’s wildly confusing and boring, and takes strides in being an anti-musical.
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Snow 1981
Great look at a part of Paris that often isn’t seen. This movie is made in the streets and presents its marginalized characters in a humanist light. The different clubs, cafes, music, and people all have a vibrancy.
Snow is messy at times. There are some scenes with stunning camerawork, especially the first tracking shot that presents the club where much of the film unfolds. It can feel a little scattered and incoherent at the beginning when being introduced to…
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The Neon Demon 2016
Hypothetical:
Nic Refn is sitting in his condo overlooking LA and thinking to himself, "Okay, how do I show that these models are jealous of Elle Fanning and want to be her...Hmmm...." He continues to sit and then it hits him, "Wait a god damn minute, I'm Nic Refn and I'm taking this shit to eleven."
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Creed 2015
Man, Ryan Coogler, you're the real deal.
The Rocky franchise is a staple of American cinema, but after years of sequels and repeats of the same tried and true formula it just became stagnant. CREED is the shot in the arm that was desperately needed.
First and foremost, this film has powerhouse performances from Michael B. Jordan and a surprisingly sensitive Sylvester Stallone (his best performance to date). Rocky's facade is macho but deep inside is a man who is…
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