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Scrooged 1988
Bill Murray’s Frank is such an asshole (albeit hilariously so) that I find myself wanting his comeuppance to be more severe and weighty. It bothers me that Karen Allen’s Claire continues her wide-eyed infatuation with him even as he proves again and again that he’s a terrible man (traditionally, Scrooge’s love Belle is irretrievably lost to him, the one true price he pays for his life full of callous disregard). Even so, this is a fun and funny adaptation of the well-worn tale.
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch 1990
Hadn’t seen this since I was a teen, 20+ years ago. I don’t think it’s even a tick less enjoyable now than it was then. Goes great with a post-midnight snack!
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Return of the Jedi 1983
After the all-time greatness of The Empire Strikes Back, ROTJ feels silly at times - we got lil’ teddy bears defeating armored war machines by throwing rocks at them - but the opening stretch at Jabba’s palace, and the dramatic and ultimately poignant final confrontation between Luke, Vader, and the Emperor, shore this concluding chapter up to satisfaction.
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A Ghost Story 2017
This one isn’t for everyone. The pacing is exceedingly deliberate; the dialogue is sparse. Multiple scenes consist in single shots of mundane activity that stretch on for several minutes without a word being spoken. However, these open spaces give viewers room to soak in the experience of the characters, to live alongside them, filling in their inner monologues with our own. I found this effective at intermingling my thoughts and feelings with those of the characters, creating emotional stakes.
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