There is clearly a satirical element to this movie that is just missing. I can’t imagine that the film is supposed to treat these plot developments as seriously as it does. It saps all the personality out of any of the characters and it becomes hard to get on the same wavelength with the film. It feels like it wants to be more of a dark satirical comedy, but the filmmakers won’t let it go there. Add on top of…
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Guns of the Trees 1961
I mean, if you’re going to just read Allen Ginsberg to me over some beautifully shot footage, I’m going to be on board every time. This movie really does exemplify the approach of emphasizing emotion and feeling over logic and plot and, if you can go along with it, it is an incredibly powerful portrait of meaning making in life (especially given the film’s circular and repetitive structure) and the need for more joy in society, even in the face…
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Spin the Bottle 2024
I can’t believe how heavily this movie relied on the word “Barista” as a insult to build character development. Like what is going on here?
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Magpie 2024
Magpie is a solidly constructed and entertaining little thriller that tells a fairly simple tale, but does it with style and grace. Nothing about this movie will surprise you. The script is fairly generic and the direction is stylish, but not mind-blowing. There are a few images sprinkled throughout that I thought were pretty stunning though. Daisy Ridley is doing solid work like she always does. The story is simple and uncomplicated, especially for a neo-noir. Yet, everything just seems…
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