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Little Miss Sunshine 2006
Took my friends to a free screening and fell in love with this movie all over again. Such a fun ride, sweet without ever being saccharine.
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Prick Up Your Ears 1987
Very well-acted, interestingly framed biopic of an intriguing man. Focusing primarily on Orton's relationship, with his career as the background helps the film work as a compelling narrative, rather than just going through the motions of his life.
Oldman and Molina are on top form, with a strong supporting cast. While Molina is arguably the "villain" of the piece, Oldman's taunting portrayal of Orton makes the relationship feel like a ticking time bomb before it's even begun. I appreciated how…
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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop 2020
Truly gorgeous, vibrant animation paired with a simple but charming story make a lovely surprise of a movie. Netflix have given this a pretty lowkey release, but it's worth taking a break from the heat to enjoy this perfect summer film.
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Priscilla 2023
Achingly lonely. Coppola's storytelling is deceptively simple, but it's only because every aspect is so cleverly woven together. Was struck by the way Priscilla's whole world is dictated by Elvis, yet as his image evolves into something larger-than-life she finally begins to appear real again. There's a moment towards the end of the film where you realise you're seeing Priscilla genuinely smile for the first time, and the movie only becomes all the more heartbreaking from there - a quietly brilliant performance from Cailee Spaeny.
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