It is refreshing to see a movie that isn't about spectacle, that deals with complex emotions and interactions and takes its time to let the story uncool. It is all the more confusing to me that it felt so sleight and insignificant.
Soderbergh has made his career balancing major works and exploratory trifles. I admire his curiosity and his pushing the boundaries of his style using different techniques. He tries new things because he can and clearly he loves the…
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The Monkey 2025
My feelings about Perkins as a filmmaker are complicated. When I saw LONGLEGS I really enjoyed the vibe but didn't love the way the story played out. On a rewatch I began to actively dislike the film. THE MONKEY hit me a different way.
THE MONKEY is weird. There is a broadness to the humor that was hard to get on board with. It has a manliness that was not what I expected and I sat through the film puzzled…Translated from by
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Mad Max: Fury Road 2015
I was really pleased to see all the great reviews coming in from everywhere about this film. A big Mad Max fan from way back, I was excited but a little nervous about how they would make this work. I have seen too many updates of my past go down in mediocrity. The previews were promising, but still carried the vibe that the movie was going to be amazing or an absolute failure.
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Gone Girl 2014
I love David Fincher's work. He has a distinct vision and style that is right up my alley. Some say it is pandering, playing up the obvious tropes; the dark, sickly lighting, the unpleasant look at the so-called normal life. But, man, I love it.
I have noticed a trend in Fincher's work. A strong release followed by a lesser, but still solid, film. Seven>The Game, Fight Club>Panic Room, Zodiac>Benjamin Button, Social Network>Girl with Dragon Tattoo. Now we are up…Translated from by
